Research Program Manager - University of Maryland Eastern Shore : Job Details

Position Title Research Program Manager Job Type Staff Position Information

The Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applications for a Research Program Manager. The position is grant-funded, part-time, exempt, and contractual with limited benefits.

The Research Program Manager will be involved in the management of a research program at UMES on the effects of cover crops on soil carbon sequestration and their use as bioenergy feedstocks. The Research Program Manager will be tasked with managing research materials, reporting, ordering and reconciliation, and project meeting organization and implementation; data tracking and reporting, communications to all partner organizations; and website development and maintenance. In addition, the candidate should be able to support research activities, including soil and plant sample processing and inventory.

Responsibilities

* Maintain project data management programs for group use.

* Develop reports to funding agency to maintain compliance.

* Aid in program communication, including organizing regular meetings, communicating with program partners, and coordinating quarterly meetings.

* Develop and maintain project website.

* Support project activities as needed, which may involve soil and plant sample processing and analysis.

* Travel to field meetings and project meetings.

* Must be able to work outdoors, in hot and buggy conditions.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Classification 19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations Required Qualifications

* M.S. in chemistry, soil science, environmental science, plant science, or related field.

* Knowledge of database management (Excel, Google Docs, etc.)

* Skill in the use of personal computers and software packages in the data collection, analysis, and presentation processes (e.g. Excel and R)

* Familiarity with research topics in plant and soil science, soil carbon sequestration.

* Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

* Ability to develop and maintain webpages.

* Ability to work independently.

* Must have strong organizational and communication skills.

Certifications/Registrations

N/A

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

FLSA Exempt Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S00647P Application/Resume deadline Open Until Filled Yes Resume/Application Process

Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest outlining their qualifications and their alignment with the position, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Jonathan Cumming, Professor and Chair, Department of Natural Sciences, email: [email protected]; Telephone: 410-###-####.

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