Pennington Biomedical Research Center · 1 month ago
Research Project Director
1139 Energy, Coast, and Environment Building
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expPennington Biomedical Research Center, part of Louisiana State University, is looking for a Research Project Director to oversee energy data projects. The role involves coordinating with state agencies, managing research projects, and ensuring data quality, while also preparing progress reports for stakeholders.
Research
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and oversee comprehensive database projects for energy data for the state of Louisiana, ensuring it is accessible and beneficial to relevant state agencies, including strategically determining and selecting the types of energy data to be included in the database to meet state and agency needs and ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality standards
Perform rigorous data cleaning to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data
Maintain and update existing CES energy-related databases and spreadsheets to reflect the most current information
Create detailed code-book-style documentation to describe the data, ensuring clarity and usability for all stakeholders
Collaborate with state agencies to ensure the database meets their requirements and facilitates efficient data sharing
Develop and implement project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and develop mitigation strategies to optimize project success
Prepare and present regular progress reports to key stakeholders, providing updates on project status, budget, and resources to leadership
Support and participate in research projects by working collaboratively with other research members by conducting literature reviews, collecting and validating data, and performing analysis in addition to contributing to the preparation of research reports and publications
Foster effective communication among team members, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure effective collaboration and coordination
Support CES outreach initiatives by enhancing presentations tailored for stakeholders and managing various high-priority tasks to ensure seamless project execution and stakeholder engagement
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 7 years experience
Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply--a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description
Preferred
10 or more years of substantial experience working in the energy sector and being well-versed in the energy supply chain, with specific knowledge in at least one area of the energy sector
Experience in the energy sector and familiarity with software like STATA, R, and GIS preferred
Benefits
Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement options
Various leave options
Paid holidays
Wellness benefits
Tuition exemption for qualified positions
Training and development opportunities
Employee discounts
Company
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a campus of Louisiana State University, is a world-renowned leader at the forefront of medical discoveries as it relates to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and dementia.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2023-07-07
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