Program Manager, RNA COBRE

Job Description :

The Program Manager provides programmatic support and financial management for the RNA COBRE : Center for RNA Biology in Health and Disease (CRBHD). This position coordinates the daily activities of the Center, directs program management of the goals of the Center, administers the application processes and post-award management for the Junior Faculty Research Project Leaders (RPL) and Pilot Project Program (PPP), tracks the progress of the Junior Faculty Project Leaders and the mentoring activities of Senior Faculty associated with each research project, and oversees the administration of the RNome Core facility. This position maintains the Center data required by the guidelines of the COBRE mechanism, documents progress of individuals involved in the program, prepares annual reports of this progress, assists with program integration and website maintenance, monitors and manages budgets, and ensures compliance with all the federal grant criteria.

The RNA COBRE : Center for RNA Biology in Health and Disease was started in September 2025 with funding provided by a Center for Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Institutional Development Award (IDeA) grant P20GM156712 provided by the National Institute of General Medical Science. The Center’s goals are to provide support and mentorship to junior investigators spanning experimental and computational RNA research; to build infrastructure to support research in RNA biology in health and disease; to build an RNome Core that will increase the ability of academic researchers to incorporate cutting edge RNA techniques; to educate the scientific community of Rhode Island; and to build a cohort of researchers with complementary backgrounds in biophysics, chemistry, computational biology, and infectious disease.

This is a fixed term position with a current end date of 8 / 31 / 2030, which may be extended based upon available funding.

Job Qualifications :

Education and Experience

Required : Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years’ experience in grant and administrative program coordination, preferably in an academic research environment

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

1-2 years of research management experience with NIH funding is preferred

Experience with NIH eRA commons and Brown systems (Workday, Huron, UFunds) is advantageous

Job Competencies

Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to develop relationships with the University and outside stakeholders, effectively devise and implement collaborative initiatives.

Excellent financial analytical ability

Willingness and interest in assuming increasing levels of responsibilities, networking, leadership, and training opportunities

Highly proficient in Excel applications (data manipulations); MS Excel and Google Docs preferred

Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) to elicit and disperse information; to present information (including data) and communications in a clear and concise manner

Strong organizational, administrative, time management and critical thinking skills

Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment

Flexible, service-oriented and resourceful

Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a multi-tasking environment while maintaining careful attention to detail

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

BACKGROUND CHECK AND EDUCATION VERIFICATION REQUIRED.

Benefits of Working at Brown :

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Recruiting Start Date :

2025-10-15

Job Posting Title :

Program Manager, RNA COBRE

Department :

Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry

Grade : Grade 9

Worker Type : Employee

Worker Sub-Type :

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type : Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

37.5

Position Work Location :

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines :

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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