The University of Texas at Austin
Project Manager/Grant Writer
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Job Posting Title:Project Manager/Grant Writer
----Hiring Department:Bureau of Economic Geology
----Position Open To:All Applicants
----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40
----FLSA Status:Exempt
----Earliest Start Date:Immediately
----Position Duration:Expected to Continue
----Location:PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
----Job Details:General Notes
This position is located at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin.Purpose
We seek a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering, science, research, project management, and grant proposal writing background. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can effectively communicate complex technical concepts and research findings to secure funding from various sources. The candidate will closely coordinate with the principal investigator (PI) and Advanced Energy Consortium (AEC) staff to maintain the quality and grow the AEC.Responsibilities
Proposal Development: Identify and analyze funding opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and other organizations. Lead the development, writing, and submission of high-quality grant proposals. Collaborate with research teams to understand project goals, methodologies, and outcomes.
Research and Analysis: Evaluate the feasibility and potential impact of proposed projects.
Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with principal investigators, researchers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary proposal information. Facilitate team communications and lead proposal development activities. Provide regular updates and feedback to project teams and management.
Grant Management: Manage multiple grant proposal projects simultaneously, ensuring timely submission of all required documents. Maintain accurate records of all grant activities, including submissions, awards, and reporting requirements.
Technical Writing and Documentation: Conduct research to support grant proposals, including literature reviews and data analysis. Translate complex technical and scientific information into clear, compelling narratives. Prepare detailed budgets, timelines, and work plans for grant applications. Ensure compliance with all funding agency guidelines and requirements.
Project Management: Organize and lead technical meetings with stakeholders involving the microfabricated and nanosensor project portfolios. Prepare and deliver technical presentations at scientific meetings and invited presentations. Supervise graduate students and post-doctoral researchers as needed. Maintain a robust scientific publication effort. Develop and facilitate a broad range of internal and external stakeholder relationships to build partnerships and lead the commercial adoption of AEC-developed technologies. The hire will be involved with outreach and support AEC's new member recruitment efforts.
Required Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Geophysics, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in an academic or research environment.
Or a master's degree with four years of experience in the above disciplines.
Proven track record in product research and development, writing and winning proposals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be fluent in English (written and verbal)
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage research projects from inception to completion
Experience in facilitating team communications and providing detailed feedback on project proposals
Strong background in science and engineering, including design of experiments, materials characterization, and numerical simulations.
Strong analytical and research skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting.
The ability to self-motivate and motivate/engage a team
Knowledge of advanced mathematical and computational techniques
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Geophysics, or a related field preferred.
A minimum of 1 years post-PhD degree experience in an active research/industry collaboration environment
Prior experience working for national labs or funding agencies.
Grants, fundraising, and stakeholder recruitment experience are highly desired
Ability to contribute and communicate across a broad range of subsurface geoscience and engineering discipline boundaries
An MBA is desirable
Stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to negotiate
Conflict resolution
Startup experience is a significant plus
Working with Fortune 500, Developing billion-dollar solutions, leading innovative CO2 reduction or renewable technologies,
contributing to industry trade shows, creating newsletters
Proven record of successful leadership in a research environment in industry or academia with industry sponsor collaboration
Proficiency in computer languages such as Python and MATLAB.
Proficiency in engineering software, including Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
Familiarity with Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Salary Range
$75,000 + depending on qualificationsWorking Conditions
May work in all weather conditions
May work around standard office conditions
May work around chemicals
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines
Occasional travel intrastate, interstate, international
Occasional fieldwork as necessary
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information
Letter of interest
Important
for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.----Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
----Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
----Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. 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 in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.----Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.----Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.----E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]----Compliance:Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
----Hiring Department:Bureau of Economic Geology
----Position Open To:All Applicants
----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40
----FLSA Status:Exempt
----Earliest Start Date:Immediately
----Position Duration:Expected to Continue
----Location:PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
----Job Details:General Notes
This position is located at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin.Purpose
We seek a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering, science, research, project management, and grant proposal writing background. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can effectively communicate complex technical concepts and research findings to secure funding from various sources. The candidate will closely coordinate with the principal investigator (PI) and Advanced Energy Consortium (AEC) staff to maintain the quality and grow the AEC.Responsibilities
Proposal Development: Identify and analyze funding opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and other organizations. Lead the development, writing, and submission of high-quality grant proposals. Collaborate with research teams to understand project goals, methodologies, and outcomes.
Research and Analysis: Evaluate the feasibility and potential impact of proposed projects.
Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with principal investigators, researchers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary proposal information. Facilitate team communications and lead proposal development activities. Provide regular updates and feedback to project teams and management.
Grant Management: Manage multiple grant proposal projects simultaneously, ensuring timely submission of all required documents. Maintain accurate records of all grant activities, including submissions, awards, and reporting requirements.
Technical Writing and Documentation: Conduct research to support grant proposals, including literature reviews and data analysis. Translate complex technical and scientific information into clear, compelling narratives. Prepare detailed budgets, timelines, and work plans for grant applications. Ensure compliance with all funding agency guidelines and requirements.
Project Management: Organize and lead technical meetings with stakeholders involving the microfabricated and nanosensor project portfolios. Prepare and deliver technical presentations at scientific meetings and invited presentations. Supervise graduate students and post-doctoral researchers as needed. Maintain a robust scientific publication effort. Develop and facilitate a broad range of internal and external stakeholder relationships to build partnerships and lead the commercial adoption of AEC-developed technologies. The hire will be involved with outreach and support AEC's new member recruitment efforts.
Required Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Geophysics, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in an academic or research environment.
Or a master's degree with four years of experience in the above disciplines.
Proven track record in product research and development, writing and winning proposals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be fluent in English (written and verbal)
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage research projects from inception to completion
Experience in facilitating team communications and providing detailed feedback on project proposals
Strong background in science and engineering, including design of experiments, materials characterization, and numerical simulations.
Strong analytical and research skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting.
The ability to self-motivate and motivate/engage a team
Knowledge of advanced mathematical and computational techniques
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Geophysics, or a related field preferred.
A minimum of 1 years post-PhD degree experience in an active research/industry collaboration environment
Prior experience working for national labs or funding agencies.
Grants, fundraising, and stakeholder recruitment experience are highly desired
Ability to contribute and communicate across a broad range of subsurface geoscience and engineering discipline boundaries
An MBA is desirable
Stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to negotiate
Conflict resolution
Startup experience is a significant plus
Working with Fortune 500, Developing billion-dollar solutions, leading innovative CO2 reduction or renewable technologies,
contributing to industry trade shows, creating newsletters
Proven record of successful leadership in a research environment in industry or academia with industry sponsor collaboration
Proficiency in computer languages such as Python and MATLAB.
Proficiency in engineering software, including Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
Familiarity with Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Salary Range
$75,000 + depending on qualificationsWorking Conditions
May work in all weather conditions
May work around standard office conditions
May work around chemicals
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines
Occasional travel intrastate, interstate, international
Occasional fieldwork as necessary
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information
Letter of interest
Important
for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.----Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
----Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
----Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. 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 in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.----Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.----Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.----E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]----Compliance:Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.