Associate Director, Center for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

PhD in a relevant field, and 6 years’ experience; or a Master’s degree in a relevant field, and 8 years’ experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Service-based research advancement and/or project management experience for biological sciences. Experience involving infectious diseases research or clinical trials is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of research administration principles and practices
• Knowledge of research project management principles and practices
• Knowledge of various funding agency requirements and preferences
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment
• Ability to efficiently use social media to communicate Center goals and accomplishments
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Skill in program planning and implementation
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals
• Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials
• Ability to maintain CBEID web site content

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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