"Research Project Manager"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Manager for the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. The Rutgers University Center for Ocean Observing Leadership (RUCOOL) is a large, field-going research group conducting global oceanographic research using novel autonomous technologies supported by sea-going vessels. These technologies generate extensive environmental data sets used to produce both theoretical insights and applied data products. The Research Project Manager collaborates with the Directors of RUCOOL and the Rutgers University Marine Field Station (RUMFS) to manage cross-functional research teams and multiple projects.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Develops project charters, budgets, and salary forecasts.
• Administers team surveys and retrospectives.
• Prepares annual reports highlighting research outcomes and impacts.
• Ensures projects remain on schedule, meet compliance standards, and maintain clear communication across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Contributes directly to scientific research, including securing contracts for sponsored research, analyzing large environmental datasets, producing technical reports and publications, and presenting findings at conferences and workshops.

Minimum Education and Experience

Master's degree in Oceanography or a related field and a minimum of three years of relevant experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of general oceanography research principles and practices.

Equipment Utilized

Proficiency with scientific software: Python, Matlab, GIS, and R.
Experience operating or managing projects involving state-of-the-art ocean observing systems, including gliders, buoys, wirewalker, telemetry, passive acoustic monitoring (PAM), and REMUS vehicles.
Knowledge of and adherence to U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and SOLAS health and safety requirements for research vessels.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to work at sea for extended periods, including 12-hour deployment days aboard research vessels.
Work involves physically demanding activities such as lifting and deploying scientific equipment, standing for extended periods, and working in variable and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
Work may involve exposure to challenging field conditions at sea.

Special Conditions

This is a grant-funded position, employment in this position is contingent upon the availability of funds.
This position will expire once the grant has ended.

Salary

$82,166- $104,002