Research Associate - Sponsored Research & Project Support

University of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi invites applications for a Research Associate with the National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA) to support sponsored research programs. The role focuses on research administration and technical project support, developing plans based on cost, schedule, and technical requirements, and coordinating with external sponsors.

You will work with the NCPA Business Manager to ensure compliance, prepare proposals and reports, assist with staff onboarding, and help manage

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.
• At least three years of relevant experience.
• Experience in technical project management, particularly involving federally funded research programs, is preferred but not required.
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting externally funded research programs.
• Develop short- and long-range plans and objectives based on cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Provide technical assistance and research support to identify funding opportunities, project requirements, and available resources.
• Prepare technical proposals, reports, and other documentation for sponsored research programs.
• Assist in managing the fiscal affairs of sponsored projects and monitor compliance with sponsor and University requirements.
• Work closely with the NCPA Business Manager on project administration and financial management.
• Assist with the onboarding and administrative support of staff, undergraduate, and graduate student researchers.
• Provide administrative and project support to NCPA research groups as needed.
• Manage multiple priorities and apply effective time management practices to meet project deadlines and ensure the timely completion of assigned responsibilities.

Skills

Technical project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related field

Job description

The University of Mississippi invites applications for a Research Associate with the National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA) to support sponsored research programs. The role focuses on research administration and technical project support, developing plans based on cost, schedule, and technical requirements, and coordinating with external sponsors.

You will work with the NCPA Business Manager to ensure compliance, prepare proposals and reports, assist with staff onboarding, and help manage