The International Research Center for Enhancing Plant Resilience addresses the critical challenge of stabilizing global food production amid unpredictable weather patterns. It brings together experts from the United States, Canada, Japan, Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom, to explore sustainable solutions for agriculture. By discovering and harnessing natural products from plants and microbes, it aims at enhancing plant and soil health. The goal is to ensure crop productivity despite increasing environmental stressors. By creating natural solutions to stabilize crop productivity, the Center addresses urgent agricultural problems. It reduces reliance on non-sustainable practices like synthetic fertilizers and extensive irrigation. It engages industry and agricultural stakeholders. This ensures that the developed solutions are practical, scalable, and adopted widely. The international collaboration also fosters multidisciplinary knowledge exchange and skill development across borders. It strengthens global scientific capabilities. It plays a pivotal role in training the next generation of scientists and leaders in sustainable agriculture. A particular focus on public engagement and technology adoption aims to build trust and facilitate the widespread implementation of sustainable agricultural practices. This effort contributes to the broad bioeconomy and societal well-being.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate center activities within the US team
Coordinate center activities across the five partner countries
Oversee the budget spending in collaboration with post-award manager
Coordinate developing and executing reports to NSF
Coordinate developing center policies
Coordinate project team communications including organizing workshops, seminars, and site visits
Participate in outreach activities
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which would normally be acquired in a four year college degree; three to five years of related and progressively more expansive work experience in a field related to the position including planning and managing projects; communications content management (written, verbal, digital) experience with word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation, calendaring software, desktop publishing and/or project management software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
An advanced degree (Masters, PhD, or equivalent experience) in natural sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or a related field
Professional experience in running structured, multi-disciplinary programs and/or in research administration
Knowledge of standard software packages
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, demonstrated ability for communicating effectively with various stakeholders
Excellent time-management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to pay close attention to details
Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, sound judgment, and attention to detail
Self-motivated and able to work independently on multiple projects concurrently
Consistent demonstration of initiative, able to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume/CV
Cover letter
Names and contact information for 4 professional references
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Description of End Date
This is an off dated position funded for 1 year from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
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