(Grant) Life Sciences Research Program Coordinator iPERT Program

Life Sciences Research Program CoordinatorGeorgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than 100 countries. With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth.The Life Sciences Research Program Coordinator of the iPERT program will work in support of a National Institute of Health funded project that trains and mentors faculty in a fungal-focused curriculum for undergraduate students. This position is time limited and 100% sponsored-funded; therefore, continued employment is contingent upon availability of grant or contract funding.Responsibilities include:Facilitating communication between program leadership and traineesOrganizing and running all virtual meetings of traineesAssisting in the recruitment of traineesAssisting in budget planning and tracking, monitoring expenses, review budget reports, and provide insights to support cost-effective decision-makingPreparing and shipping laboratory kits to traineesAssisting with the development and oversight of the program's website and social media accounts to engage the target audienceCollaborating with web designers or developers as needed to enhance website functionality and aestheticsRequired qualifications include:Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or related fieldScience lab experience (in research or course setting)Preferred qualifications include:Master's Degree in Biological Sciences or related field by start of the positionBiology education research or projectMicrobiology lab experienceOne (1) year of post-bachelor degree research experience (i.e., may be substituted for graduate experience in a research-related field)Proposed salary is $26.44 per hour. This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.Required documents to attach include:ResumeCover LetterSchedule of AvailabilityTwo (2) Professional ReferencesThe application review may begin as early as September 24, 2026, and the apply before date is October 30, 2026.