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Harvard University · 14 hours ago

Principal Research Scientist

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

Harvard University is a vibrant community dedicated to innovation and collaboration. The Principal Research Scientist will manage and direct laboratory personnel and researchers, focusing on nanoscale electrical, optical, and plasmonic devices, and facilitate research initiatives while mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Executes the preparation and submission of scientific, financial, and administrative documents and reports including correspondence, reports, grants, and center grant proposals

Responsible for monitoring the progress of research projects and preparing scientific sections of progress reports

In collaboration with the PI and Laboratory Administrator, develops and implements research and financial plans, long-range financial forecasts and strategies for utilizing existing resources and identifying additional opportunities

Develops project milestones and deliverables for research initiatives; prepares scientific portions of reports that summarize key progress and issues on development programs

Develops and presents communication materials to publicize the research program for both members of the research community and the general public; this will include domestic and international travel

Partners with news organizations to publicize research accomplishments

Provides supervision and mentorship for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows performing selected research projects with the PI's research program

Participates in setting constructive agendas for effective and efficient group/team meetings

Assures appropriate follow-up to meetings by communicating action steps to team members and relevant parties outside of the team and tracks progress through completion

Provides advice and assists PI on research-related space and facilities needs

Designated approver for major equipment and laboratory purchases over $1,000

Will consult with Laboratory Administrator who will make payment requests via HCOM and allocates/reallocates expenses in compliance with sponsored budgets and University policies

Facilitates the purchase/installation of laboratory equipment and systems

Disseminates and enforces laboratory safety protocols and procedures

Facilitates technologies transfer activities including patent applications and coordination/facilitation of collaborative research

Where appropriate, publishes the research emanating from the research that s/he is involved with

Administrates and scientifically contributes to large project grants involving the PI's research program

Performs other responsibilities as necessitated by the position or as assigned

Qualification

Ph.D. in physical chemistryGrants management experienceProject management skillsSupervisory experienceWrittenVerbal communicationInterpersonal skillsWork independentlyCollaborate

Required

Ph.D. in physical chemistry, physics, or materials science with relevant specialties

A minimum of 5 years of experience in a research or academic environment

Grants management experience essential

Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to effectively keep teams, projects and deliverables on track and to evaluate plans and methods, revising as appropriate

Commitment to contributing to the progress of science research by facilitating the work of others

Ability to think strategically, set priorities, exert influence, negotiate, collaborate, and deliver results

Supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership ability

Superb written and verbal communication skills

Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Interpersonal skills that promote collaboration and cooperation among teams

Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines