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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Social Sciences amp; Humanities Research Associate IV, Pestili Lab in Austin, Texas
- Project Management:Oversee lab project, handling grant requirements, contracting and Institutional Review Board (IRB) compliance.Plan and execute meetings, consortia, hackathons and developer summits.2. Operations Management:Coordinate and oversee project related activities within the Pestilli Lab, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to project timelines.Contribute to building a unified knowledge base for brain connectivity across species and modalities. Disseminate these resources to the scientific community, and establish a strong outreach and engagement strategy to communicate the significance of the program goals to the general public.Coordinate activity of a consortium of Universities and Institutes.Manage logistics for the assigned project, including purchasing, scheduling, travel coordination and personnel management, contracts and documentation.Ensure that all research activities comply with established protocols, safety regulations, and institutional standards. Address and troubleshoot any administrative or operational issues that may impact compliance.3. Collaboration and External Engagement:Work closely with faculty, researchers, and external partners on collaborative research initiatives to advance lab projects and goals.Coordinate with external entities for joint projects and support faculty in establishing and maintaining partnerships.4. Scholarly Contribution:Assist in manuscript preparation, grant/report writing, and other scholarly activities to support lab research dissemination and funding acquisition.5. Travel and Event Coordination:Organize major regional and international travel related to lab projects, coordinating logistics, reservations and schedules.Coordinate international travel arrangements for lab members attending or participating in global events and conferences.Travel to national and international conferences to represent the project.The manager will organize 1-2 major meetings per year directly coordinating logistics, scheduling, travel and accommodations for the meetings.6. Reporting Structure:Reports to the Principal Investigator (PI) of the Pestilli Lab, providing regular updates on project operations, progress, and any challenges.7. Decision-Making Authority:Operational Decisions- Authorized to make decisions regarding day-to-day project operations, personnel scheduling, and resource allocation.Purchasing and Budgeting- Can approve routine purchases within budget guidelines; larger expenses require PI approval.8. Protocol Enforcement:Empowered to enforce lab protocols, addressing any violations or operational issues to ensure safety and regulatory compliance."Other related duties as assigned.