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Position Summary:
The Director of Research Programs leads and directs the various strategic, programmatic, outreach, and administrative functions for collaborative, inter-institutional programs focused on biomedical research. The Director manages the inter-institutional seed grant program and other research groups and initiatives that impact the biomedical sciences training and research community in the Houston-Galveston area, They may assist with research grant preparation and may be engaged with program deliverables, such as project management, reporting, outreach, They facilitate opportunities to collaborate across the Texas Medical Center including meetings/conferences focused on various themes in biomedical research. They oversee research program staff and interact extensively with faculty across multiple biomedical institutions. They may serve as a liaison with granting agencies and institutional partners.
This position is with the Gulf Coast Consortia (GCC) organization at Rice University. The Director reports to the GCC Executive Director.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate is a capable, people-oriented, detail-oriented person, with a track record of excellent customer service in an academic environment. He or she will have experience in assisting with biomedical research program administration and proposal development and in organizing and implementing conferences, workshops and other events to bring together faculty and researchers across multiple institutions.
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The office for this position is located in the BioScience Research Collaborative, 6500 Main Street, Houston.
This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Typically, this is 3-4 days/week in the office. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.
Annual Hiring Range: $106,000 to $108,000
*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.
This position is partially funded by a grant, soft and/or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of funding.
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