Assistant or Associate in Research - PLATYPUS Lab

Job Title:

Assistant or Associate in Research - PLATYPUS Lab

Location:

Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Department:
Florida Center for Reading Research

• The incumbent will be expected to contribute substantive expertise to the design, execution, interpretation, and dissemination of research. Lead and oversee complex research programs and projects from concept development through study completion, ensuring alignment with scientific objectives, sponsor requirements, and institutional priorities Provide expert guidance on research design, study methodologies, protocol development, data collection strategies, analytical approaches, and technical execution Collaborate with Principal Investigators and research leadership to develop and implement research strategies, project plans, and operational frameworks that support successful project outcomes;
  
  establish timelines and milestones; assess feasibility and define project scope; allocate resources to support project objectives; evaluate and negotiate competing priorities.
• Direct the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of research processes, workflows, infrastructure, and operational procedures Exercise independent judgment in evaluating research approaches, resolving scientific and operational challenges, and recommending modifications to study protocols and project activities Oversee research data collection, management, quality assurance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting activities to ensure scientific integrity and reproducibility of research outcomes.
• Monitor emerging developments, methodologies, technologies, and best practices within relevant research disciplines and recommend opportunities to enhance research capabilities and outcomes Lead governance and stakeholder management by serving as the primary liaison between external organizations, industry partners, researchers and cross-functional teams; direct governance reviews to evaluate project performance, mitigate risks, drive decision-making, and ensure accountability for deliverables Provide guidance and oversight regarding compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and University research regulations, policies, and ethical standards, including human subjects, biosafety, data security, and responsible conduct of research requirements, as applicable Manage project budgets and resource plans;
  
  monitor expenditures, funding allocations, personnel effort, and financial performance; advise Principal Investigators and leadership regarding financial strategy and resource utilization.
• Contribute to the development of grant proposals, funding applications, technical reports, and sponsor deliverables Partner with research leadership to establish strategic priorities, identify new research opportunities, develop collaborative partnerships, and advance the long-term goals of the lab, research programs, centers, and institutes Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop a team of Research Assistants and undergraduate students; oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development.
  
  Establish performance expectations, monitor workload distribution, evaluate operational effectiveness, and promote an environment of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence Direct the delivery of services across multiple research projects.

Master's Degree in appropriate field of study.

Five or more years of experience serving as a project coordinator, research lab manager, or in a comparable research management role, with demonstrated experience coordinating multiple large-scale research projects supported by federal and/or private grant funding.