Location: New Haven,CT, USA
Essential Duties
1. Designs, plans, implements and evaluates complex multifaceted research projects/systems, including method development, adaptation and validation. 2. Collaborates with PI to define research endeavors and the development of research hypothesis and approach. 3. Solves complex methodology, protocol, procedural and research problems through design of techniques, procedures and policies that will achieve research goals. 4. Develops long range plans for supplies and equipment to ensure smooth operation of laboratory. 5. Investigates, analyzes and evaluates complex data, data collection systems and methods to reach scientific conclusions and ensures the integrity of research data. 6. Collaborates with PI to coordinate major lab renovations working with Facilities, Health and Safety, and Purchasing to ensure deadlines, safety standards and purchases are according to plans and within budgets. 7. Prepares scientific reports and papers for research proposals and published reports. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Master's Degree in a scientific discipline and three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.
Background Check Requirements
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Position Focus:
The YASSP Research Project Manager will be responsible for curating the YASSP research portfolio and managing multiple research projects. We seek a dynamic and excited candidate to support the growth of YASSP and build our capacity in ecosystem management research. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in scientific research, applied science and conservation, and project management. This role requires a balance of administrative tasks, project oversight, and content expertise in the areas of applied science and ecosystem management. We anticipate hiring two Project Managers, one with expertise in forested ecosystems and the other with expertise in soil ecology or science, in particular in agricultural ecosystems.
Responsibilities for Project Management include oversee multiple research projects, including coordinating fieldwork activities, organizing data collection efforts, analyzing data, and communicating with project partners and stakeholders.
Responsibilities for Content Expertise include provide subject matter expertise in ecosystem management, conservation and restoration, and/or applied science, in particular expertise working within forested or agricultural ecosystems.
Responsibilities for Student Mentoring include mentor student researchers or postgraduate fellows pursuing research projects closely aligned with YASSP research priorities.
Responsibilities for Communication and Outreach include communicate research findings to diverse audiences through presentations, publications, and outreach activities, raising awareness of conservation issues and promoting evidence-based decision-making. The Project Manager will lead on publication writing, and publications may include peer-reviewed papers, white papers, reports, or one-page summaries of key research findings from the program. Program Managers will also be responsible for responding to relevant RFIs or other public commentary solicitations and with keeping the YASSP website updated with latest research accomplishments and findings.
Responsibilities for Project visioning and development include assist YASSP Leadership with identifying new projects, securing grant or foundation funding to support new and ongoing projects, and be an integral part of visioning for the growth and development of the research program.
The Research Project Manager will be under the supervision of Director of Research Sara Kuebbing. We anticipate hiring two positions to lead our two main research arms: Forests and Agricultural Working Landscapes.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Ph.D., or Master's degree with commensurate experience (3-4 years), in a relevant field such as ecology, conservation, restoration and land management, forestry, agroecology, soil ecology, environmental science. Substantial demonstrated experience (at least 3-5 years, including time in school), conducting applied science or land-management research projects.
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