Science Project Manager

Job Posting Title: Science Project Manager ---- Hiring Department: John A and Katherine G Jackson School of Geosciences ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Jul 01, 2029 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes The Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin is among the most well-established and well-regarded geoscience programs in the world. The school includes the University’s  Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences , one of the country’s oldest geoscience departments, and two world-renowned research units, the  Institute for Geophysics  and the  Bureau of Economic Geology . The school has more than 5,000 alumni, 400 graduate and undergraduate students, 120 tenure-track and research faculty members, 110 research staff and postdoctoral scientists, and 140 support staff. The Associate Dean for Research (ADR)’s Office is responsible for fostering an active research culture and promoting the formulation and implementation of major collaborative research initiatives and multi- and interdisciplinary research. For more information about Jackson School of Geosciences please visit: https://www.jsg.utexas.edu/ BENEFITS: UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  100% employer-paid basic medical coverage at hire Free Capital Metro bus rides Retirement contributions  Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/ to learn more about the total benefits offered. Purpose This position will serve as Science Project Manager for the Jackson School of Geosciences’ (JSG) Strategic Investment Programs (SIP). The SIPs are interdisciplinary research projects designed to bring together faculty and researchers from across JSG to tackle significant, societally relevant geoscience topics (for example, cascading geohazards; AI, earth resources, global change; and coastal processes). The SIPs, and this position, are funded through the office of the Associate Dean for Research for a three-year period. The successful Coordinator for these programs will provide essential support that will allow faculty to further develop the science underpinning SIP research. We anticipate several activities, including: developing strategies to leverage assets within the SIP projects and across JSG and UT Austin; disseminating research findings, opportunities, and key outcomes through the website and periodic newsletters; and identifying strategies and new opportunities for collaborating with other major international and national programs. The candidate will work closely with SIP leads and ADR office staff to ensure that updates and issues can be communicated and resolved effectively. This position will be for 3 years, with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding. Responsibilities Strategic support – identify opportunities for cross-SIP, -JSG and -UT campus collaboration that will initiate new and leverage existing research activities. Stakeholders/partners – assist with identifying and engaging (initial and continual) stakeholders and partners to ensure SIP research is relevant and impactful. Publications – help coordinate development of white papers, articles, and other scientific publications. Communications – assist with providing regular updates to the Jackson School community, partners, stakeholders, and funders. This may include periodic newsletters. Advisory Board – assist with managing the members and organizing meetings. Recruitment – assist with the logistics of recruiting early career researchers through the scholarship programs supported by the SIPs. Other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications M.Sc. in Earth science or related field, or a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related work experience. Experience in providing strategic direction for new research programs across geoscience disciplines. Ability to manage and assimilate results of research projects and disseminate them to professional peers. Demonstrated ability and interest to work within an integrated team of scientists, engineers, and economists in a dynamic environment. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills. Education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications PhD in Earth science or related field. More than the minimum required years of experience. Willingness and ability to adapt to changing research priorities and project needs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge in project management skills. Professional demeanor and good interpersonal skills. Salary Range $78,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important   for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:  You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:  As a current university employee or contingent wor