Part-Time Interdisciplinary Research Leader

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design seeks an Interdisciplinary Research Program Manager to coordinate three research thrusts and manage sponsor reporting. The role supports PI and co-PIs, engages industry partners, and advances HouseZero-inspired innovations in energy-efficient communities.

The position involves organizing weekly meetings, tracking milestones, and preparing annual reports and proposals.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in engineering, architecture, urban planning, environmental science, energy systems, or related interdisciplinary field.
• Experience leading or coordinating multi-stakeholder research initiatives, especially in sustainability or urban systems.
• Proven ability to synthesize interdisciplinary research and produce accessible reports.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Team Coordination: Organize weekly meetings and coordinate with PI/co-PIs; track deliverables and escalate issues.
• Stakeholder and Industry Engagement: Maintain relationships with industry partners; coordinate meetings and site visits; feed field insights into planning.
• Metrics and Progress Tracking: Develop metrics, monitor milestones, and report progress to stakeholders and sponsors.
• Annual Report and White Paper: Compile annual sponsor report; coordinate white paper input across teams.
• Proposal Development: Coordinate preparation and timely submission of extramural funding proposals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Grant writing

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Doctorate degree in engineering, architecture, urban planning, environmental science, energy systems, or related interdisciplinary field

Job description

Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design seeks an Interdisciplinary Research Program Manager to coordinate three research thrusts and manage sponsor reporting. The role supports PI and co-PIs, engages industry partners, and advances HouseZero-inspired innovations in energy-efficient communities.

The position involves organizing weekly meetings, tracking milestones, and preparing annual reports and proposals.