Princeton University · 2 hours ago
ART Research Translation Associate
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $92K/yr
2+ years expPrinceton University’s newly created Office of Innovation seeks a Research Translation Associate to coordinate Princeton’s involvement in the NSF Accelerating Research Translation program. The role focuses on enhancing Princeton’s translational research capacity, supporting collaboration with other institutions, and training graduate students and postdoctoral researchers for careers in entrepreneurship.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate Princeton University’s mentorship of ART projects at NJIT and the University of Delaware, ensuring effective collaboration, knowledge transfer, and sharing of best practices
Serve as a liaison between Princeton and other Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration and sharing best practices for building translational research infrastructure
Manage relationships with other campus partners to develop and maintain partnerships with industry, government, and other stakeholders to enhance the impact and reach of Princeton’s translational research initiatives
Liaise with internal and external partners to provide educational and training opportunities to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, promoting careers in entrepreneurship and/or use-inspired and translational research in the public and private sectors
Support the development of OI activities, initiatives, and programming that build and strengthen sustainable institutional infrastructure for research translation at Princeton
Manage relationships with other campus partners to develop and maintain partnerships with industry, government, and other stakeholders to enhance the impact and reach of Princeton’s translational research initiatives
Coordinate with other campus departments and offices to identify and support specific translational research activities at Princeton with immediate and tangible potential for economic and societal impact
Assist the Assistant Director for Grants and Finance Administration with the preparation of program budgets, timelines, and reports in a timely and comprehensive manner, following requirements in accordance with NSF and Princeton guidelines
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree, with 2-4 years of experience in academic research, intellectual property, and their translation into practical applications
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Experience in data collection, management, evaluation, and sharing, with demonstrated proficiency in leveraging customer relationship management (CRM) systems and data management systems to accomplish organizational and programmatic objectives
Ability to work a flexible schedule, as the responsibilities of the position may require travel as well as participation in weekend and evening events
Preferred
Understanding of the principles of translational research, entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship education, and innovation ecosystems
Familiarity with NSF funding mechanisms and requirements is highly desirable
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit program
Company
Princeton University
Princeton University is a private Ivy League university that offers a variety of master’s degrees and Ph. D.s.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.44MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2024-06-06Grant· $2M
2023-08-14Grant
2022-02-15Grant· $5.5M
Leadership Team
Amy Robinson Sterling
Executive Director, Eyewire
Anne-Marie Maman
Founding Director - Princeton Entrepreneurship Council
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