Research Program Manager
Job Description
Based in Lubbock, TX, the North Texas Research Program is a remote research unit of the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute addressing wildlife management and conservation needs in the southern Great Plains. The program is seeking a driven research program manager to conduct and collaborate in research activities and assist with programmatic development. This highly dynamic position is multifaceted, with expectations involving leading independent research, managing ongoing field research projects, and assisting with program administrative or outreach needs. See www.heffelfingerwildlife.com for an overview of the current research scope. Completion of an M.S. degree in a relevant field is highly preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead independent research activities, including grant applications, study design, data collection, and analyses
Prepare scientific manuscripts, presentations, and research outreach materials
Aid graduate students in research project logistics and management
Conduct or assist in field work or animal captures related to research activities
Assist the lab with maintaining the lab website, research permits and protocols.
Prepares research progress or program reports as required by project funders.
Plans, organizes, directs and manages day-to-day activities, developing and implementing procedures for the administration of the program.
Participate in donor engagement events and prepare program outreach materials for donor advertisement
Prepare travel booking, purchase orders, and expense reports while coordinating with accounting personnel or other support staff.
Assists with hiring of new staff members and student employees.
Assists in developing strategic plans and goals to support the program.
Assists with the development and production of materials designed for the program.
Maintains and develops communications among research partners by attending conferences, meetings, and calls.
Primary effort will focus on research leadership and project coordination, with administrative and outreach responsibilities supporting those activities. This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned by the Director of the North Texas Research Program.
Additional Responsibilities
There will be frequent travel opportunities for conferences, donor engagement, and to assist with fieldwork among various research projects.
Assisting the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute outside of the North Texas Research Program in engagement aspects such as social media posts, website maintenance, and developing outreach materials.
Minimum Requirements
Education – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience – Five years of related experience.
Preferred Requirements
Education - Completion of an M.S. degree in a relevant field is highly preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
An M.S. degree in a relevant field can substitute a B.S. degree and five years of experience.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Skills in field work coordination and animal handling. Fieldwork may involve irregular hours, remote locations, and physically demanding conditions.
Skills in maintaining a good, positive attitude and interpersonal skills.
Skills in excellent verbal and written communication skills including scientific writing, data management (experience in R preferred), quantitative analyses, and scientific presentation performance.
Supervision Received/Given
This position is directly supervised by the Director of the North Texas Research Program. This position generally aids in supervising other employees, research technicians,
or undergraduate researchers.
Application Materials
Within the general application, please provide a cover letter, CV, and a minimum of 3 references as attachments.
For any questions or for more information, please contact;
Levi Heffelfinger, Ph.D.
Director of North Texas Research Program and Assistant Professor
Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
levi.heffelfinger@tamuk.edu
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