What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientific Program Manager position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Posting Description
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM MANAGER, Brain and Cognitive Sciences , will be responsible for supporting, managing, and expanding NIH-funded graduate training grants and fellowship programs within the department. Working closely with faculty leadership, departmental administration, and trainees, the Scientific Program Manager will coordinate the implementation and continuous improvement of graduate training activities, oversee administrative and programmatic components of NIH predoctoral training awards, and facilitate fellowship development initiatives. The role will contribute to the planning and submission of future training grant and fellowship opportunities, support trainee success and research workforce development, and advance strategic initiatives that strengthen externally funded graduate education. The Scientific Program Manager will play a key role in building and enhancing the department’s long-term graduate training infrastructure while fostering a collaborative and supportive training environment for students, faculty, and research stakeholders.
The full description is available here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ltb9p4rglavadpj8hk4y6/Scientific-Program-Manager_070826.pdf?rlkey=sf0f2jmuzisg4d9zfpahrz6wt&st=d2s5ycf2&dl=0
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : PhD in neuroscience, biomedical sciences, life sciences, or a related field; Minimum of three years of relevant experience in research administration, graduate education, scientific program management, training program administration, or a related area; Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; Demonstrated project management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail; Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a complex academic environment; Proficiency with data management, reporting, and standard office software applications.
PREFERRED : Experience with NIH funding mechanisms, including T32 training grants, F31 fellowships, or related federal training programs; Experience supporting grant proposal development and submission; Familiarity with graduate student mentoring and professional development programs; Experience with program assessment, evaluation, and outcome tracking; Experience working in a research-intensive academic environment.
7/22/2026
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM MANAGER, Brain and Cognitive Sciences , will be responsible for supporting, managing, and expanding NIH-funded graduate training grants and fellowship programs within the department. Working closely with faculty leadership, departmental administration, and trainees, the Scientific Program Manager will coordinate the implementation and continuous improvement of graduate training activities, oversee administrative and programmatic components of NIH predoctoral training awards, and facilitate fellowship development initiatives. The role will contribute to the planning and submission of future training grant and fellowship opportunities, support trainee success and research workforce development, and advance strategic initiatives that strengthen externally funded graduate education. The Scientific Program Manager will play a key role in building and enhancing the department’s long-term graduate training infrastructure while fostering a collaborative and supportive training environment for students, faculty, and research stakeholders.
The full description is available here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ltb9p4rglavadpj8hk4y6/Scientific-Program-Manager_070826.pdf?rlkey=sf0f2jmuzisg4d9zfpahrz6wt&st=d2s5ycf2&dl=0
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : PhD in neuroscience, biomedical sciences, life sciences, or a related field; Minimum of three years of relevant experience in research administration, graduate education, scientific program management, training program administration, or a related area; Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; Demonstrated project management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail; Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a complex academic environment; Proficiency with data management, reporting, and standard office software applications.
PREFERRED : Experience with NIH funding mechanisms, including T32 training grants, F31 fellowships, or related federal training programs; Experience supporting grant proposal development and submission; Familiarity with graduate student mentoring and professional development programs; Experience with program assessment, evaluation, and outcome tracking; Experience working in a research-intensive academic environment.
7/22/2026