Executive Director, Rosen Center​/Staff Scientist

Overview

Caltech seeks an Executive Director/Staff Scientist for the Donna and Benjamin M. Rosen Bioengineering Center and the Kornfield Lab. The role leads and expands the Center's interdisciplinary bioengineering programs, collaborates with faculty, staff, and students across the Institute, and works with development, administration, and communications to support research, education, and communication of Caltech advances. The Executive Director/Staff Scientist reports to the Director of the Rosen Bioengineering Center.

• Develop and manage annual budgets and reporting for the Rosen Bioengineering Center and its programs.
• Manage and direct the development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of Rosen Bioengineering Center programs. Monitor trends and recommend relevant program changes and directions.
• Create and maintain calendars of events, workshops, training, and programs for the Rosen Bioengineering Center and for graduate student trainees in the BLP.
• Coordinate Rosen Center events throughout the year and develop new events/programs as needed.
• Manage administrative tasks, including processing and reconciling financial transactions, records administration, coordinating events, and collaborating with others as needed.
• Maintain and improve state-of-the-art therapeutic particle delivery tools, including mechanical, optical, and electronic components.
• Collaborate with students, postdocs, and external collaborators to achieve safe, reproducible delivery of therapeutic particles to the cornea; characterize delivery and corneal responses; and analyze residence time distributions of particles.
• Ensure that research data are properly organized, documented, and stored.
• Work with Caltech OLAR to ensure protocols are kept up to date and approved.
• Assist with execution of research to achieve timely goals; support project design and execution, including identifying internal and external resources, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with generating data for and preparing grant proposals, grant reports, patents, and publications, including technical sections of proposals.
• Assist the PI in recruitment, evaluation, and training of research personnel, including students and postdocs.
• Serve as the lab's technical expert in optical coherence tomography (OCT) and maintain OCT equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Has outstanding writing and editing skills in highly technical contexts.
• Is able to gain trust and inspire others toward strategic goals.
• Has strong people skills and the ability to work with diverse personalities.
• Is proactive, can prioritize and organize time well, and has attention to detail.
• Is comfortable interpreting and following directions via email.
• Has substantial experience in scientific research administration, including proposals, overseeing projects, communicating with funding agencies, and preparing technical reports.
• Has a desire to collaborate with and mentor the next generation of researchers.

• PhD in bioengineering, chemical engineering, or related field with at least 4 years of related work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience managing scientific research and/or training programs in academic or non-profit institutions, centers, or institutes, plus one year of postdoctoral experience.
• Familiarity with Institute operations and administrative practices.
• Demonstrated outstanding oral and written communication skills; effective technical communication includes scientific writing and data visualization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse, interdisciplinary group of researchers and external collaborators, as well as with administration, faculty, staff, students, and the broader university community.
• Ability to work collaboratively while independently managing programs and events.
• Ability to contribute in new or ambiguous areas with initiative.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks and meet deadlines.
• Broad, interdisciplinary mindset with willingness to continue learning.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices related to chemical, biological, optical, mechanical, and electrical hazards.
• Self-motivated, able to take initiative, and able to work independently.

• Demonstrated strategic planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to implement innovative academic programs and take initiative in program development and evaluation.
• Experience in student activities, leadership, mentoring, or experiential learning at the university level.
• Experience with university outreach or collaboration.
• Strong record of independent publications and fundraising from government and private sources.

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$103,000 - $106,100 Per Year. The salary of finalist(s) will be set based on factors including internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. Caltech offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental,…