2011-09-17

Job Title: Project Manager

The Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation at Virginia Tech is accepting applications from self-motivated individuals for a Project Manager to coordinate research efforts on the effects of pollutants on wild and captive wildlife. The incumbent will be responsible for interfacing with a team of scientists and stakeholders, and helping to manage a large collaborative project. The incumbent will develop and maintain a research database, quality assurance program, and periodically provide laboratory assistance and possibly field assistance (based on the incumbent's expertise). The incumbent will secure and maintain vehicles and field housing, maintain protocols on standard lab and field procedures, develop safety plans, and handle permitting, and will provide support with scientific reports, PowerPoint presentations, and web page management.

Required Qualifications: B.S. in a scientific or related field; Post-graduate research or lab management experience; demonstrated experience with database management; proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word programs; strong interpersonal and organizational skills; leadership skills; excellent writing skills; willingness to travel periodically to field sites; demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, work independently and as part of a team, and to work independently under limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of basic animal biology and/or ecology; understanding of basic laboratory and/or field techniques; experience with Microsoft Access; knowledge of pollution or related conservation issues; experience with personnel management; experience with quality assurance and safety programs; understanding of how field and laboratory research is integrated.

Note: Applications for this position will not be accepted via email. Apply online at http://www.hr.vt.edu/employment/ Refer to posting number 0110986 (Position title = Project Manager).

Review of applications begins September 22nd, 2011. Applications will be accepted until November 15th, 2011.

Direct any inquiries to Tara Craig at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .