Research Program Associate Director

Lake Superior Research Institute
Superior, WI

Closing Date: Jan 8, 2026

Web Address: uwsuper.edu

Description

The Research Program Associate Director assists with the oversight and strategic planning for a center or program and may assist with directing a variety of research activities. Allocates resources, secures funding, and supervises staff to ensure program strategies and activities align with the institutional mission.
Specifically, the person in this position will be part of the Lake Superior Research Institute (LSRI) team and is responsible for obtaining grants, contracts, and other sources of extramural funds that capitalize on current research staff expertise and existing laboratory infrastructure to support both existing projects or programs or new offshoot projects or programs within LSRI’s core research. In addition, the Associate Director will develop the internal capacity for acquiring research funding by helping, training, and supporting LSRI staff on grant and project development and management.

Qualifications

A successful candidate possesses a combination of strong scientific background, research experience, and leadership skills. Essential qualifications include a relevant advanced degree, experience in acquiring funding, research program management and development, and proven ability to manage teams and projects. Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are also crucial.

How to Apply

Please click the “Apply” button to begin the application process or visit https://www.uwsuper.edu/about/employment/. You will be required to log in or create a Workday account to continue.
As part of the application process, you will be required to upload the documents listed below. Applications will not be considered complete unless all required materials are submitted:

1)Cover Letter
2)Resume
3)Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned

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Contact

Christine Polkinghorne
Lake Superior Research Institute
cpolking@uwsuper.edu