What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager, Gulf Oyster Breeding Center position at usm-pilot?
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must be currently
authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need
for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas
(e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
The Program Manager will manage programs and research activities for the
Gulf Oyster Breeding Center, a collaborative initiative with NOAA focused on
advancing oyster aquaculture and restoration in the northern Gulf. This
position will coordinate an oyster breeding program conducting
stakeholder-informed research to support the oyster aquaculture industry in the
Gulf of America by improving traits that enhance production, resilience, and
climate readiness. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating research activities,
managing hatchery and growout operations related to the breeding program,
overseeing data collection and archiving, assisting the principal investigator
with reporting, producing and contributing to publications related to the
program, acting as liaison with institutional, state, federal and industry partners,
and producing guidance deliverables for scientific and industry audiences. The
role also involves fostering partnerships, supporting technology transfer, and
ensuring smooth operations across Center facilities and partner sites as
needed. The position is based at the Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center in
Ocean Springs, MS.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and manage programs and research activities at the Gulf Oyster Breeding Center, ensuring alignment with the Center’s strategic goals and NOAA initiatives.
- Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships with state, federal, and private partners to guide Center priorities and inform research and technology transfer efforts.
- Develop and manage grant-funded research projects, including proposal development, budgeting, project planning, implementation, and reporting for both new and ongoing programs.
- Produce and disseminate research outputs, including scientific publications, technical reports, presentations, press articles, and digital content for scientific, industry, and public audiences.
- Conduct and oversee field research activities, including analyses of genomic, transcriptomic, and epigenomic data using methods such as Genotyping by sequencing, RNA sequencing, DNA methylation analyses, and qPCR, along with downstream bioinformatic processing of obtained data.
- Oversee standard operating procedures development, implementation and management and archiving and sharing of data related to programs of the breeding center.
- Performs other duties as assigned.