Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Scientific Program Manager

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in neuroscience, biomedical sciences, life sciences, or a related field
  • Minimum of three years in research administration or scientific program management
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Excellent project management and organizational abilities
  • Proficiency in data management and standard office software applications

Responsibilities

  • Manage NIH-funded graduate training grants and fellowship programs
  • Coordinate implementation of graduate training activities
  • Oversee administrative components of NIH predoctoral awards
  • Support trainee success and development of research workforce
  • Facilitate fellowship development initiatives
  • Plan and submit future training grant opportunities
  • Enhance the department's graduate training infrastructure

Benefits

  • Collaborative and supportive training environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Engagement with faculty and research stakeholders
  • Participation in strategic initiatives for graduate education
  • Position contributes to workforce development in research
Full Job Description
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

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university is known for its strong emphasis on scientific and technological research and its engineering programs. MIT was founded in 1861 and has a long history of innovation and entrepreneurship. The university has produced numerous Nobel laureates, Rhodes Scholars, and MacArthur Fellows.
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