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About Rice:

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture.

Position Summary:

The Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies (Rice360) is a leader in global health technology education, research, and implementation, with a distinctive focus on experiential and problem-based learning. Rice360 develops highly effective, low-cost healthcare solutions addressing critical healthcare needs in underserved communities and educates future leaders to continue to innovate and implement solutions. The Rice360 Global Health Fellows (GHF) program is a post-baccalaureate fellowship for exceptional early-career engineers with an interest in medical technology for low-resource settings.

The Rice360 director of technology development will develop and execute the Rice360 technology portfolio strategy and manage the Rice360 technology development team, including the GHF cohort. The director will provide strategic R&D leadership, including needs finding, design, prototyping, benchtop testing, clinical evaluation, transition to manufacture, regulatory approval, commercial launch, and reporting. They will provide research administration oversight, including managing research budgets, resource utilization, and regulatory and ethical standards compliance.

Ideal Candidate Statement:

The ideal candidate has at least eight years’ experience in project management related to medical technology research & development, including design, prototyping, clinical evaluation, and translation to production. Strong quantitative and analytical abilities, excellent written and oral communication, and demonstrated strong coordination, team leadership, and mentorship skills are essential. Experience working on grant-funded programs/projects within a research university environment is required.

Workplace Requirements:

This position is M-F 8am–5pm, with occasional early morning, evening, or weekend work required to accommodate time zone differences for important meetings with teams in the US, UK, and across sub-Saharan Africa.

Hiring Range: $75,000 - $85,000

*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

This position is partially funded by a grant, soft and/or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of funding.

1. PhD or other Doctoral Degree in engineering
2. Two (2) years of related experience in project management, technology development and/or other closely related experience.

Skills:

• Proficient and comprehensive knowledge of information management, knowledge management and publication management
• Possess a logical and independent mind
• Good interpersonal skills such as patience, determination, flexibility, and decisiveness
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication, analytical, and research skills
• Excellent scientific and numerical skills with meticulous attention to details and accuracy
• Ability to work in a team environment, to participate actively, to collaborate and to motivate others in the lab
• Must demonstrate support for Rice360 Core Values: Innovation, Equity, Community, Integrity, Accountability, Empowerment and Transformation

Preferences:

• Five (5) years or more of related experience in project management, technology development and/or other closely related experience.
• Experience with engineering project management and research & development team leadership
• Experience with design of medical technology, particularly in the areas of maternal and neonatal health and/or cancer, for low-resource settings.
• Experience transitioning technologies from research & development through clinical evaluation to production.
• Experience with medical technology development and regulatory approval processes
• Experience working in an institution of higher education, and engaging with faculty, staff and students
• Healthcare related experience
• Experience with multi-sector international development programs/projects
• Experience working on grant-funded programs/projects
• Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably in Malawi, Kenya, Tanzania and/or Nigeria
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally

Essential Functions:

• Manages research projects and related budgets
• Performs scientific research conducting independent experimental studies, facilitating other ongoing research in the laboratory, and developing and validating new protocols, methodologies, and/or theories
• Communicates the results of scientific research through verbal presentations at scientific conferences and written articles submitted for publication
• Actively engages to improve the laboratory's reputation and set of scientific capabilities
• Supervises and/or trains student researchers in the lab
• Maintains a harmonious, safe, and efficient work environment by training new laboratory members in the correct use of equipment, ordering necessary supplies as needed, and coordinating routine equipment maintenance
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions:

• Leads, in partnership with the Rice360 co-directors, the strategic planning and development of GHF program technology portfolio, including identifying new project opportunities and coordinating setting of technology development goals and deadlines.
• Provides oversight and leadership to the Rice360 global health post-baccalaureate fellows (GHF) cohort.

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you have any questions, please email us at . Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.

Job Info

• Job Identification 4404
• Job Category Staff - Research
• Posting Date 01/09/2025, 09:13 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 6100 Main St, Houston, TX, 77005, US