Global Awards Program Manager – Scientific Impact

The New York Academy of Sciences; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Professional development stipend

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The New York Academy of Sciences is seeking a Program Manager, Awards to oversee day-to-day administration of international scientific awards, coordinating nomination and peer review, juries, and engagement with honorees. You will work with PhD scientists and leadership to ensure successful competitions and communicate research contributions to broader audiences.

The role emphasizes project management, cross-team collaboration, and travel; hybrid work model with in-office and remote

Qualifications

• PhD required in an appropriate subject area of life sciences, chemical sciences, or physical sciences & engineering.
• Experience outside of academic research such as outreach or committee service; or more formal professional experience in scientific publishing, non-profit, etc.
• Post-doctoral or related experience in academia, government, or industrial research, and/or science publishing a plus.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with grant writing and program management a plus.
• Experience in global academic ecosystems outside of the US a plus.
• Ability to work with multiple teams across departments and manage multiple parallel projects with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Identify, select, and establish ongoing relationships with judges, Scientific Advisory Council members, nominators, nominating institutions, and affiliated partners.
• Review nominations in broad disciplinary areas and evaluate applications using quantitative and qualitative metrics.
• Serve as primary contact for judges and facilitate evaluation and honoree selection by juries.
• Prepare multimedia materials explaining honorees' impact.
• Develop scientific programming for international and domestic symposia.
• Collaborate to develop and execute award ceremonies and related events.
• Promote honorees' work through various outlets and partnerships.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Grant writing

Program management

Travel willingness

Education

PhD in life sciences / chemical sciences / physical sciences & engineering

Job description

The New York Academy of Sciences is seeking a Program Manager, Awards to oversee day-to-day administration of international scientific awards, coordinating nomination and peer review, juries, and engagement with honorees. You will work with PhD scientists and leadership to ensure successful competitions and communicate research contributions to broader audiences.

The role emphasizes project management, cross-team collaboration, and travel; hybrid work model with in-office and remote