Scientific Program Associate
Foundation for Food & Agriculture ResearchWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted December 14, 2021
Full Time
About the Company
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research is a non-profit organization that builds public-private partnerships to fund audacious research addressing the biggest challenges in food and agriculture.
Job Description
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) is seeking a Scientific Program Associate to support the review of proposals, organize meetings and events, and conduct background research. The position requires excellent interpersonal and writing skills, high level of organization and focus, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Requirements
- Support the timely review of proposals submitted to FFAR
- Organize and coordinate meeting and event logistics
- Conduct background research, including data analysis, literature reviews and media scanning
- Correspond with other organizations and associations to support research programs
- Prepare summary briefs on emerging or important research developments
- Assist with stakeholder communications
- Support outreach strategies by preparing materials for the FFAR website, newsletters and publications
- Developing and/or maintaining project management tools
- Assist with the grant-making process
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
