Manager, Research Project for Caporaso Lab

Location: PMI

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 608220

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

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Job Description

The Caporaso Lab is hiring a Manager, Research Project to provide leadership and management of daily operations for the support of research, education, and outreach activities in the Caporaso Lab. This individual will support broad research activities, including supporting the development of the Compost Microbiome Discovery Living Lab, overseeing day-to-day operations on grant-funded research projects, coordination of efforts for the Four Corners Science and Computing Club, assistance with other research support, and assistance with administrative aspects of research projects.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Caporaso Lab Support and Coordination - 30%

• Work with Prof Caporaso to define Caporaso Lab objectives and develop detailed plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Align Caporaso Lab research program goals with funding strategies and mechanisms and identify opportunities for collaboration within and outside of NAU.
• Manage and coordinate projects under the Caporaso Lab research program, ensuring milestones are met. This will include grants, and bioinformatics education and service projects.
• Acts as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff and as an operational liaison for other research organizations, funding agencies, and regulating bodies for research project.
• Track program metrics to evaluate success and make data-driven adjustments.
• Provide regular reports to Professor Caporaso on program performance and outcomes.
• Lead the development, execution and administration of an annual microbiome data science workshop, either at NAU or online, to assist with fundraising for the lab while building visibility for the Caporaso Lab research program.

Compost Microbiome Research - 30%

• Lead efforts to develop funding for and establish the Compost Microbiome Discovery Living Lab (CMDLL), including assistance with the development of grant proposals and exploration of funding opportunities.
• Lead initial Human Excrement Composting microbiome projects, with the 1-2 year goal of developing student-led projects.
• Communicate program progress, risks, and outcomes while building relationships with stakeholders, including governments, nonprofits, businesses, and educational institutions, to promote sustainability and scientific computing initiatives.
• Engage in research, conferences, or professional development activities to remain updated in the field.
• Maintain current knowledge of subject matter and integrate relevant trends into coursework.

Community Outreach, Education, and Partnership - 20%

• Design and execute CMDLL educational programs, workshops, and events focused on sustainability topics such as renewable energy, waste reduction, water conservation, and climate change.
• Lead efforts to raise awareness about the CMDLL research mission and programs through social media, events, and public speaking.
• Advocate for sustainable practices within the community and beyond.
• Collaborate with schools, universities, and community organizations to integrate sustainability and scientific computing education into curricula and outreach activities.

Personnel Supervision and Leadership -10%

• Resolve personnel conflicts and work with individual project teams under the Caporaso Lab research program to develop solutions to project challenges.
• Oversee daily operations of CMDLL, including staffing, facilities, and resource management.
• Assist Prof Caporaso with supervision of day-to-day work of undergraduate and graduate students in the lab.
• Supervises, trains, and oversees lower-level staff.

Budget Oversight and Development - 5%

• Work with the PMI Admin team to monitor Caporaso Lab budget, and adjust Caporaso Lab research program goals accordingly.
• Provides oversight and administrative and fiscal support to investigators and research staff; assists with establishing budgets and financial reporting procedures, and monitors and controls expenditures.

Other duties as assigned - 5%

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biology or microbiome related field, with respect to compost system microbiomes.
• 1-2 years of management or supervisory experience
• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD degree in microbiome-related field, ideally with respect to compost system microbiomes.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of principles and techniques of relevant research practices.
• Advanced knowledge of research methods, protocols, data collection, and analysis.
• Intermediate knowledge of relevant research discipline.
• Knowledge of proper safety and compliance practices related to the conduct of research.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.

Skills

• Organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Advanced technical understanding and proficiency related to conducting relevant research procedures.

Abilities

• Possesses strong leadership practices.
• Motivates and empowers staff and facilitates communication across individuals and teams.
• Monitors and coordinates complex research activities with multiple components.
• Balances competing priorities and makes decisions regarding resource allocation.
• Organizes data and information and supports analysis; may conduct independent analysis or review.
• Communicates effectively to both technical and and non-technical audiences, including external parties.
• Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/.. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Salary Range is $$67,714 - $77,871. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each 6 months according to https://public.powerdms.com/ABOR/documents/1499270. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/eligibility-enrollment/ on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. If a new employee chooses the ASRS retirement option, participation in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, will begin on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), which is an alternative to the ASRS plan for faculty and other appointed staff, will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election. Additionally, the long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

February 3, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://[email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/

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