Salary/Position Classification

• $60,000-$80,000 Annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: Yes
• Hybrid Work Availability: Yes

Purpose of Position

Do you have a passion for project management and science? Ready to collaborate with top-tier researchers and drive innovative projects to success? We’re looking for a Research Manager to join our exceptional team at the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC)!

Join the EERC, an international leader in energy and environmental research and a nonprofit branch of the University of North Dakota (UND), which gives our employees access to unbeatable benefits and tuition waivers. Learn more about the EERC at undeerc.org.

Be a part of cutting-edge research, engage with professionals who share your passion, and create work you can be proud of. As a Research Manager, you will contribute to the success of the organization by performing one or more of the following:

• Working with principal investigators and project managers to facilitate scientific research.
• Coordinating with technical and support teams to develop and execute scopes of work, plan and manage budgets, plan and manage project schedules, and complete deliverables and milestones on multiple projects.
• Maintaining knowledge of contractual scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and required deliverables and helping ensure adherence to these.
• Working with technical and nontechnical teams to coordinate and write proposals in response to federal, state, and commercial funding opportunities.
• Monitoring project progress and proactively communicating to identify and correct issues.
• Preparing technical and nontechnical documents such as progress reports, posters, and topical reports with project teams.
• Preparing slides for technical presentations using PowerPoint.

The EERC is recognized as a global leader in developing clean, efficient energy solutions. With a dedicated team of over 270, we collaboratively develop innovative technologies to power the world efficiently while safeguarding our air, water, and soil. Trusted by over 1300 clients in 53 countries, our mission is to provide practical, pioneering solutions to the world’s energy and environmental challenges.

Required Competencies

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal/oral/written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and work on a team
• Initiative and assertiveness in taking on new tasks and responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, complete, and manage multiple activities at one time while meeting deadlines
• Business development skills
• Project management skills
• Organizational leadership skills
• Organizational ability, including data management
• Willingness to learn new skills and receive training for new software programs

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a scientific field
• 1 year of related experience and demonstrated skills relevant to the responsibilities of the position, including those outlined in the description above
• Experience preparing proposals in response to federal, state, or commercial funding opportunity announcements
• Experience writing, proofreading, and editing technical documents
• Experience working with scientific nomenclature, e.g., chemical engineering, geoscience, geological, petroleum, chemistry, and/or reservoir engineering terms
• Experience working with and coordinating with multiple teams or groups, including technical, financial, and contractual groups to conduct research and/or manage projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft software, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae
• Due to worksite locations in a federal building and/or working on federal government contracts, this position requires the candidate to be a US Citizen. 
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Due to worksite locations in a federal building and/or working on federal government contracts, this position requires the candidate to be a US Citizen. 

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience conducting or facilitating research for federal, state, and/or commercial clients
• Experience preparing, writing, and formatting documents following federal and/or state reporting requirements, e.g., quarterly progress reports, topical reports, technical reports, and final reports
• Experience assisting with federal and/or nonfederal contract negotiation
• Experience with risk management, risk assessment, budget development, or economic impact assessment
• Experience using project management software, e.g., Smartsheet, Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Project
• Project Management Institute Project Management Professional certification

To Apply

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by June 24, 2024.