Principal Research Scientist

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Reporting to senior faculty member with an interdisciplinary research group spanning physics and chemistry, manages and directs laboratory administrative personnel and researchers.

Executes the preparation and submission of scientific, financial, and administrative documents and reports including correspondence, reports, grants, and center grant proposals. Responsible for monitoring the progress of research projects and preparing scientific sections of progress reports. In collaboration with the PI and Laboratory Administrator, develops and implements research and financial plans, long‑range financial forecasts and strategies for utilizing existing resources and identifying additional opportunities.

Develops project milestones and deliverables for research initiatives; prepares scientific portions of reports that summarize key progress and issues on development programs. Develops and presents communication materials to publicize the research program for both members of the research community and the general public; this will include domestic and international travel. Partners with news organizations to publicize research accomplishments. Provides supervision and mentorship for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows performing selected research projects with the PI's research program.

Participates in setting constructive agendas for effective and efficient group/team meetings. Assures appropriate follow‑up to meetings by communicating action steps to team members and relevant parties outside of the team and tracks progress through completion. Provides advice and assists PI on research‑related space and facilities needs. Designated approver for major equipment and laboratory purchases over $1,000. Will consult with Laboratory Administrator who will make payment requests via HCOM and allocates/reallocates expenses in compliance with sponsored budgets and University policies.

Facilitates the purchase/installation of laboratory equipment and systems. Disseminates and enforces laboratory safety protocols and procedures. Facilitates technologies transfer activities including patent applications and coordination/facilitation of collaborative research. Where appropriate, publishes the research emanating from the research that s/he is involved with. Administrates and scientifically contributes to large project grants involving the PI's research program. Performs other responsibilities as necessitated by the position or as assigned.

This position is based on‑site at a Harvard campus location. The position requires 5 days in office per week.

Ph.D. in physical chemistry or physics, minimum of 5 years of experience in a research or academic environment.

Grants management experience essential. Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to effectively keep teams, projects and deliverables on…