University of Chicago · 1 month ago
NITMB Director for Research
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$117K/yr - $125K/yr
7+ years expThe University of Chicago is home to the NITMB Group, which integrates mathematics and biology to enhance biological research. The Director for Research will lead research initiatives, manage partnerships, and build relationships to secure funding and elevate the NITMB as a national research hub.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develops and manages strong relationships with faculty members and other stakeholders working in the NITMB-related areas
Maintains and promotes awareness of faculty mathematical biology research, initiatives, and programs; collaborates and communicates with faculty and leadership to coordinate initiatives and program activities
Serves as a key member of the NITMB’s senior leadership team and works collaboratively with staff and faculty at all levels across the NITMB and with internal and external partners to ensure the success of the research programs
Leads, manages, and supervises research professionals and support staff who are involved with planning, implementing, monitoring, and compliance aspects of research projects
Builds and maintains relationships with key partners in governments, foundations, professional organizations, and industry who are vital to the success of the research initiatives and programs
Supports fundraising and grant writing efforts to support core center activities
Works collaboratively with the NITMB evaluation team to measure project impact and success
Manages administrative aspects, advertising, coordinating reviews, and tracking progress of internal and external research programs and the summer undergraduate research program
Works closely with the Faculty Directors and Director of Operations to identify, launch, and sustain research initiatives and programs
Serves as a key resource for program information and resolve problems or questions referred by program staff, University administrators, or other contingencies
Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates
Organizes and oversees activities designed to build connections among NITMB researchers and research projects, including trainees and tutorials, the seminar series, work-in-progress meetings, one-day open problem studios, and other events
Develops and oversees public-facing research outputs for NITMB, such as research highlights, video profiles, blog posts, white papers, open problem studios, and more
Organizes, coordinates, and supports slide preparation for board meetings (External Advisory Board, Scientific Advisory Council, etc.) and site visits
Manages research professionals and support staff involved with planning, monitoring, and compliance aspects of research projects. Advises other researchers on long-range plans for research projects
Develops goals and operating procedures, practices, and guidelines for research activity based on department strategy
Performs other related work as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
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Preferred
An advanced degree in a field related to mathematical biology
Experience working with interdisciplinary research teams, federal and non-federal agencies, and community stakeholders
A strong track record of successful grantsmanship, manuscript preparation, or publications
Demonstrated ability to maintain high-level relationships with academic researchers, governments, and external partnerships
Experience with mathematics, biology, data science, and/or interdisciplinary research or team science
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Effective project management skills, including managing and successfully working across teams, attention to operational and research details, and ability to manage multiple projects efficiently
Work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Expert problem-solving and analytical skills
Benefits
Health
Retirement
Paid time off
Company
University of Chicago
One of the world’s great intellectual destinations, the University of Chicago empowers scholars and students to ask tough questions, cross disciplinary boundaries, and challenge conventional thinking to enrich human life around the globe.
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