Science Project Manager

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,200 - 85,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid basic medical coverage

Free Capital Metro bus rides

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is looking for a Science Project Manager to oversee its Strategic Investment Programs within the Jackson School of Geosciences. This role requires developing strategies that leverage project assets, disseminating research findings, and fostering collaborations on national and international levels.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Ph.D. in Earth science, strong strategic planning abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills. The position offers competitive benefits including health coverage and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience providing strategic direction for new research programs across geoscience disciplines.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work within an integrated team.
• Flexible to adapt to changing research priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify collaboration opportunities within SIP, JSG, and UT.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure research relevance.
• Coordinate development of scientific publications.
• Provide updates to the Jackson School community.
• Support management of the Advisory Board and organize meetings.
• Assist with recruiting early-career researchers.

Skills

Strategic direction for research programs

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage and disseminate research results

Communication skills

Education

M.Sc. in Earth science or related field

Ph.D. in Earth science or related field (preferred)

Job description

Purpose

The Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Science Project Manager to oversee its Strategic Investment Programs (SIP). The role develops strategies to leverage assets within the SIP projects and across JSG and UT Austin, disseminates research findings and opportunities, and identifies new collaborations with national and international programs.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for cross‑SIP, JSG, and UT campus collaboration that expand or harness existing research activities.
• Assist with identifying and engaging stakeholders and partners to ensure SIP research is relevant and impactful.
• Coordinate the development of white papers, articles, and other scientific publications.
• Provide regular updates to the Jackson School community, partners, stakeholders, and funders, including periodic newsletters.
• Support the management of the Advisory Board and organize meetings.
• Assist with logistics for recruiting early‑career researchers through scholarship programs supported by the SIPs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Earth science or related field, or a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related work experience.
• Experience providing strategic direction for new research programs across geoscience disciplines.
• Ability to manage and assimilate results of research projects and disseminate them to professional peers.
• Demonstrated ability and interest to work within an integrated team of scientists, engineers, and economists in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Earth science or related field.
• More than the minimum required years of experience.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to changing research priorities and project needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of project management skills.
• Professional demeanor and good interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage at hire.
• Free Capital Metro bus rides.
• Retirement contributions.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.

Salary Range

$78,000 + depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complying with all applicable federal and state laws. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to compensation information as part of their essential job functions are subject to confidentiality requirements.