Research Program Administrator; Center Neurobehavioral Genetics

Description

The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a Research Program Administrator to join our Center for Neurobehavioral Genetics. This is a multi-site international research program focused on the genetics of major psychiatric and neurological disorders and advancing our understanding of the development, function, and degeneration of the central nervous systems. You will play a key role in coordinating research operations and supporting complex multidisciplinary projects involving domestic and international collaborators.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate research administration activities and support compliance with university, sponsor, and regulatory requirements
• Assist with contract, award agreements, Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Data Use Agreements (DUAs), IRB submissions, and other research-related documentation
• Support proposal preparation and submission activities by coordinating with investigators, collaborators, sponsors, and UCLA administrative offices
• Track grant deadlines, proposal requirements, and submission material to ensure timely and accurate completion
• Coordinate research logistics, including sample collection, processing, shipping, and data distribution
• Maintain inventories of research supplies and equipment
• Assist financial reconciliation and preparation of research-related reports
• Support meetings, conferences, collaborator visits, and other program events
• Contribute to the development of reports, presentations, communications, websites, and other project deliverables
• Assist with the planning, implementation, and day-to-day coordination of program activities that advance the Center’s research mission

Salary range: $30.63/hr - $59.19/hr