Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired through completion of one or two years of post-bachelor degree work, such as a Master's in the specific field of Plant Biology, Plant Physiology, Crop and Soil Sciences, Genetics, Molecular Biology or a closely related discipline; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research methodologies, writing reports, supervision, software, data interpretation and handling in area related to research being performed; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The Scientific Program Manager serves as the primary resource for the PRI faculty on coordinating the lifecycle of center grants led by PRI faculty, including supporting the development of new center initiatives to oversee the successful implementation, evaluation, renewal, and closeout of existing centers.