Scientific Program Manager

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA seeks a Scientific Program Manager for the Brain and Cognitive Sciences department. You will support and expand NIH-funded graduate training grants and fellowship programs, coordinating administration with faculty, staff, and trainees to ensure robust program delivery.

The role focuses on planning, submission, and ongoing improvement of training awards, supporting trainee success, workforce development, and advancing strategic initiatives to

Job description

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM MANAGER, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, will be responsible for supporting, managing, and expanding NIH-funded graduate training grants and fellowship programs within the department. Working closely with faculty leadership, departmental administration, and trainees, the Scientific Program Manager will coordinate the implementation and continuous improvement of graduate training activities, oversee administrative and programmatic components of NIH predoctoral training awards, and facilitate fellowship development initiatives. The role will contribute to the planning and submission of future training grant and fellowship opportunities, support trainee success and research workforce development, and advance strategic initiatives that strengthen externally funded graduate education. The Scientific Program Manager will play a key role in building and enhancing the department’s long-term graduate training infrastructure while fostering a collaborative and supportive training environment for students, faculty, and research stakeholders.

The full description is available here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ltb9p4rglavadpj8hk4y6/Scientific-Program-Manager_070826.pdf?rlkey=sf0f2jmuzisg4d9zfpahrz6wt&st=d2s5ycf2&dl=0