Columbia University's Department of Systems Biology seeks a Scientific Director to manage complex projects in computational biology. The role involves grant writing, budget management, and collaboration with various stakeholders to drive scientific progress.
Key Responsibilities
Identify funding opportunities for team members
Assist with grant writing and proposal submissions
Oversee scientific grant and financial operation
Manage the program's budget and ensure compliance
Coordinate with multiple stakeholders and maintain communication
Represent the Principal Investigator at meetings
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience
4 years of related experience; or Master's degree and 2 years of related experience
Strong familiarity with computational biology/bioinformatics
Relevant postgraduate experience in a related position
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. degree in a relevant field
Published scholarly work in a related field
Experience with writing scientific components of grant proposals and reports