Senior Research Administrator

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Data Science, Financial Administration, Financial Management, Financial Policies, Physics, Plasma, Problem Solving Skills, Proposal Writing, Research Administration, Research Skills, Scientific Research, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Cambridge, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

SENIOR RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR Plasma Science and Fusion Center

To serve as a key member of the fiscal research administration team, providing critical support to our researchers conducting groundbreaking research across a wide range of fields, including:

• Plasma science • Plasma fusion • Physics • Data science • Engineering • Magnetics • Nuclear magnetic imaging • Cryogenics • Geothermal engineering

The PSFC has an annual research volume of $45 million. As a senior research administrator, you will serve as an advisor and primary point of contact on complex pre- and post-award sponsored program activities, and provide cradle to grave contract, grant, gift, and fund policy and financial management for faculty and principal investigators (PIs).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing training, guidance, and support on all pre- and post-award activities for an assigned portfolio of PIs and their research groups • Collaborating on developing solutions for non-standard issues and solving operational matters that impact efficient and effective handling of proposal preparation and submission • Serving as a backup for others on the research administration team when needed • Working with the Assistant Director and fiscal research administration team to provide support and guidance on all pre- and post-award activities

As a senior research administrator, you will play a critical role in supporting the research administration team and ensuring the efficient and effective handling of proposal preparation and submission.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology