NRT Program Coordinator - Energy, Matters and Systems - UMKC School of Science and Engineering

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Energy, Matters and Systems

The UMKC School of Science and Engineering where cutting-edge technology, experimentation, learning, and discovery intersect.

UMKC is rated R1 by the Carnegie Research Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

The School of Science and Engineering at UMKC is hiring a Program Coordinator (Sr. Research Assistant) for an NSF (National Science Foundation) Research Traineeship (NRT) project, entitled:
Interdisciplinary Graduate Training through Research in Artificial Intelligence and Secure Networked Sensing to Mitigate the Crisis of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
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This NRT project will address the need of trained workforce and innovators in this field by preparing master and doctoral students to make convergent research contributions in the interdisciplinary fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and secure networked sensing to tackle the growing alcohol and drug crisis.

The project will provide a unique and comprehensive training opportunity for up to 120 graduate students, including 20 funded trainees, by combining the disciplines of AI, communication networks, cybersecurity, sensor technologies, interactions with healthcare and legal partners, and a culture of innovation andtranslational research that considers human factors, law,regulation, communication, and leadership.

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for:

• The management and coordination of the NRT project activities that include: (1) trainee recruitment, (2) tracking trainee progress, (3) evaluation support and guidance, etc.
• Ensuring the overall active participation of trainees and faculty in the program activities.
• Organizing and implementing the annual summer 1-week workshop(summer camp) and other regular seminars.
• Overseeing new trainee research efforts that are developed viaNRT program activities.
• Managing the program/project communication (flyers, posters,presentations, website, etc..) and establishing internal/external partnerships.
• Be in charge of monthly/bi-weekly collaboration meetings andfollow-ups.
• Coordinate for future funding opportunities.
• Coordinate for degree program updates/opportunities.
• Organize advisory board meetings and be the point of contact for communication and tasks.
• Supporting the Program Director (PD) in generating and submitting program reports.
• Providing the necessary inputs which would assist the PD in budgeting, managing, and reporting on the finances of the project.
• Work closely with the PD on the costs and expenditures andensure that all the logistics are in place.

Full-time [100% FTE], benefit-eligible, unranked 12-month academic appointment.

Must have a Master or equivalent degree.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including butnotlimited to, the individual’s particular combination of education,skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared withall faculty in all departments involved.

This position will remain open until filled.

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

For more details regarding this project please follow the NSF linkbelow:

https://www.nsf.gov/award search/show Award?=2152057&Historical Awards=false

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