Impactful Research Project Manager, Microbiome Center

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State University’s One Health Microbiome Center seeks a Research Project Manager at the Advanced Professional level to support leadership and a diverse community of faculty, scientists, trainees, and administrators. The role blends scientific project management with development, grant and manuscript writing, industry engagement, and strategic coordination.

The position focuses on coordinating initiatives, managing timelines, and communicating progress across departments, with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in microbiome science or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in scientific writing, research development, and project coordination.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and improve complex Center initiatives, including training grants, pilot funding programs, workshops, symposia, seminar series, exhibitions, and networking events.
• Partner with Center leadership, faculty, and trainees to establish project goals, monitor milestones, and ensure successful execution across participating departments.
• Collaborate with Center leadership on the development, writing, editing, and submission of manuscripts, annual reports, and grant proposals.
• Synthesize contributions from multiple stakeholders into cohesive, high-quality documents for journals, government agencies, foundations, universities, and other funding organizations.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with industry partners, foundations, donors, and other external stakeholders.
• Oversee dissemination of Center activities and accomplishments through the website, social media, newsletters, and other communication channels.

Skills

Scientific writing

Research development

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in microbiome science or related field

Job description

Penn State University’s One Health Microbiome Center seeks a Research Project Manager at the Advanced Professional level to support leadership and a diverse community of faculty, scientists, trainees, and administrators. The role blends scientific project management with development, grant and manuscript writing, industry engagement, and strategic coordination.

The position focuses on coordinating initiatives, managing timelines, and communicating progress across departments, with an emphasis on