Senior Research Associate I

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here ( to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet (. The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric & Earth Science has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Research Associate I position at NOAAu2019s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (NOAA/AOML). The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating complex scientific and technical projects across multiple teams and partners. This position will oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of research initiatives, ensuring that project deliverables and milestones are achieved on time and within scope. The position is part-time with an expectation to work 16 hours per week. The incumbent will be under the general supervision of the Director of CIMAS and will work closely with principal investigators, program managers, and external collaborators to establish clear project plans, track progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to maintain momentum toward strategic goals. SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:u25cfDevelop, implement, and manage scientific research project plans, including deliverables,milestones, and timelines.u25cfMonitor project progress; identify risks and challenges; implement corrective actions to ensuresuccess.u25cfManage project budgets, including allocation of funds, expenditure tracking, and preparation offinancial reports to support research goals.u25cfCoordinate across internal teams, leadership, and external partners to align objectives andmaintain clear communication.u25cfPrepare regular research project progress updates, presentations, and reports for sponsors,stakeholders, and senior leadership.u25cfEnsure compliance with institutional, sponsor, and federal requirements related to projectexecution and reporting.u25cfSupport proposal development, contract management, and documentation of lessons learned toimprove future project performance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:u25cfApplicants must possess a masteru2019s degree or higher in oceanography, meteorology or a relatedfield from an accredited university.u25cfDemonstrated proficiency in project management methodologies and tools is essential.u25cfProficiency in using Smartsheet or Google Sheets for project tracking and data management.u25cfStrong organizational and communication skills are required to translate technical objectives intoactionable plans, facilitate cross-team collaboration, and provide regular updates to leadership. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here ( for additional information. Job Status: Part time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: A9

Created: 2025-12-04