Associate Director of Defense and Security Collaborations

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Associate Director of Defense and Security Collaborations

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Posting Number F2635P

Working Title:

Associate Director of Defense and Security Collaborations
Department: VPR-UGA Research Institute

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Posting Type External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee Benefits Eligible
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with Experience
Anticipated

Start Date:

07/01/2026

Location Outside Georgia

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Position Information
Classification

Title:

Researcher AC
FLSA:
Faculty
Rank:
Assistant Research Scientist
Contract Type:
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status:
Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications Terminal degree.

Position Summary Responsible for executing the strategic vision of the University of Georgia Research Institute (UGARI), including activities in funding development, project capture, and execution. Emphasis on funding acquisition for faculty pursuing research with mission-driven agencies such as the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and other funding entities in the global security sector. The Associate Director will coordinate with the UGARI Director to pursue external funding resources, support UGARI affiliated faculty, and address equipment and infrastructure needs  Associate Director will report to the UGARI Director and will engage with the Office of Research to ensure business and research services support faculty research with mission-driven agencies, including collaboration with Sponsored Programs, Institutional Animal Care and Use, Institutional Biosafety, Human Resources, Export Control and Research Security, Research Infrastructure, Core Research Facilities, and UGA Centers and Institutes.

The Associate Director will also engage with College, School, and Department investigators to increase awareness of UGARI services. This position currently supervises UGARI Research Scientist positions and will guide UGARI PM and Research Scientist efforts to engage potential funding agencies across a broad community of mission-driven agencies. The assigned region includes cities across the National Capital Region around Washington, DC, as needed.

Additional Requirements

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification We seek applicants with prior service with federal and/or mission-driven agencies, particularly with government contracting. Ideal candidates may have served as a Contract Officer, Contract Officer…