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Research Administration Specialist

The Department of Neonatology is seeking a Research Administration Specialist to support the BCM-Rice Superfund Research Program. This role will coordinate with stakeholders to track budgets, manage travel reimbursements, order and track supplies, and oversee financial aspects of the program. This role is responsible for organizing and facilitating monthly grant meetings, preparing agendas and invitations, communicating progress to NIH program officers, and attending annual meetings. This role will also support the preparation of grant renewal applications and other grant-related documentation. Strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and experience in research administration or grant management are essential for this role. Performs administrative, financial, and coordination duties to support effective and efficient operations of the Baylor-Rice Superfund Research Program, a large NIH funded multi institutional research center, to achieve the Department's goals in its research and education missions. The BCM-Rice Superfund Research Program is a collaborative initiative focused on understanding and mitigating the health impacts of environmental toxins. The program investigates how maternal exposure to environmental toxins increases the risk of preterm birth and contributes to long term health issues such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia and neurocognitive deficits in children. This position is located at Texas Children's Hospital in the Texas Medical Center.