Research Project Manager Seed Health
$61,800–$89,600 year
On-site · University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate and oversee a US Department of Agriculture SCRI CAP grant representing 10 universities and an Industry Advisory Panel; serve as project manager for a multi-institutional research program, handling planning, execution, and administration across multiple sites, including study design, data management and analysis, compliance, timelines, and budget management. Act as primary liaison for faculty leadership, sponsors, and institutional partners, while providing scientific leadership in seed-borne pathogen work—developing and testing infested seed and evaluating experiments on bacterial strain fitness across diverse hosts and conditions. Coordinate all Bull lab projects with fiscal oversight for undergraduate support, equipment, and materials, enabling successful completion of seven funded research projects.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree
- 1+ years of relevant experience
- organizational, interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
Additional Requirements
- Penn State employment policies
- U.S. work authorization required
- No sponsorship of employment Visa by Penn State
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