Research Specialist

Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station

College Park, MD, US
Base: $83,271 - $99,925; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Federal capacity grant management
Usda-nifa reporting compliance
Intramural grant administration
The position serves as the primary liaison between the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station, faculty, USDA-NIFA, and campus administrative units

Job Summary

  • The position serves as the primary liaison between the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station, faculty, USDA-NIFA, and campus administrative units.
  • Responsibilities include comprehensive administration of federal capacity grants, NIFA reporting, and organization of research-related workshops and meetings.
  • The role supports state-of-the-art research related to sustainable food production, plant genomics, and environmental health across Maryland.

Matching Summary

The position serves as the primary liaison between the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station, faculty, USDA-NIFA, and campus administrative units.

Salary

Base: $83,271 - $99,925; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Regular Exempt benefits available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Federal capacity grant management
  • USDA-NIFA reporting compliance
  • Intramural grant administration
  • Multistate research coordination
  • Faculty support throughout lifecycle

Nice-to-have

  • Experience planning meetings and events
  • Ability to engage external stakeholders
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills
  • Self-sufficiency with minimal supervision

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited college
  • Three years experience in related field
  • Prior experience working with USDA
  • Prior experience with research administration in higher education

Work Rights

Not specified

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