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University of Miami · 2 months ago

Senior Research Associate I

Miami, FL

Part-time

Onsite

Senior Level

The University of Miami is seeking a Senior Research Associate I for the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory. The role involves coordinating complex scientific projects, overseeing research initiatives, and ensuring project deliverables are met in a timely manner.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage scientific research project plans, including deliverables, milestones, and timelines

Monitor project progress; identify risks and challenges; implement corrective actions to ensure success

Manage project budgets, including allocation of funds, expenditure tracking, and preparation of financial reports to support research goals

Coordinate across internal teams, leadership, and external partners to align objectives and maintain clear communication

Prepare regular research project progress updates, presentations, and reports for sponsors, stakeholders, and senior leadership

Ensure compliance with institutional, sponsor, and federal requirements related to project execution and reporting

Support proposal development, contract management, and documentation of lessons learned to improve future project performance

Qualification

OceanographyMeteorologyProject managementSmartsheetGoogle SheetsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Applicants must possess a master's degree or higher in oceanography, meteorology or a related field from an accredited university

Demonstrated proficiency in project management methodologies and tools is essential

Proficiency in using Smartsheet or Google Sheets for project tracking and data management

Strong organizational and communication skills are required to translate technical objectives into actionable plans, facilitate cross-team collaboration, and provide regular updates to leadership

Company

University of Miami

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5001-10000 employees

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