Research Assistant
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Job no: 531127
Work type: Staff
Senior management: College of Science
Department: Geosciences
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Research / Scientific
Support developing teaching modules and technical and progress reports, manage social media, and organize conferences and workshops. Also, manage the network of collaborators to foster collaborations and establish new partnerships with academic institutions, government agencies, and private sector entities.
A dedicated and results-driven program manager with extensive experience overseeing complex international projects that emphasize social impact and environmental sustainability. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and delivering projects on time and within scope. Proficient in stakeholder communication, risk management, and monitoring and evaluation. Committed to leveraging project management skills to foster positive change, particularly in areas of social inclusion, environmental protection, and security.
A degree in related fields of hazards, geophysics, remote sensing, politics, communication and/or social sciences.
Review Date
October 14, 2024
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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