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The Noble Research Institute, Director of Research in Ardmore, Oklahoma
This job was posted by https://okjobmatch.com : For more information, please see: https://okjobmatch.com/jobs/3107824 Director of Research\ Job Category: Research\ Requisition Number: DIREC001042\ May 29, 2024\ Full Time\ \\' \'\to\\' \'\Ardmore, OK 73401, USA\
*If interested in applying for this position, please contact Ernest Taylor at Beech Hill Group, etaylor@beechhillgroup.com, (404) 307-8441. *
Job Summary
Directly responsible for successfully creating, leading, and implementing an integrated, regenerative grazing lands research strategy to advance Nobles mission and purpose. With existing and new relationships, build the organization\'s visibility, impact, and diversify its research influence. Mentor and develop Noble researchers and research staff. Manage external collaborations to support Nobles tax-exempt status, expand the scope of Nobles research, and/or access complementary expertise to benefit Nobles research. Work closely with Development to pursue and secure external resources to support research operations. Work closely with Marketing Communications to share and disseminate research activities and outcomes for the benefit of farmers and ranchers and livestock production.
As a member of the Noble Leadership Team, work with fellow Leadership Team members to advance the Noble mission and strategy, including establish and execute strategy, manage resources and budgets, and foster collaboration across teams and departments for a professional, creative, and enjoyable work environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide leadership, direction, and oversight, including:
Establish specific research and scientific priorities for regenerative grazing lands and pecan production for alignment with a strategic approach for meeting Nobles mission and purpose.
Develop, coordinate, and manage Nobles long-term science program, providing a science-based foundation for our producer-focused educational programming.
Represent the scientific goals and interests of Noble at relevant external meetings and events and internal events, including board meetings, employee events, advisor meetings, customer or donor meetings, and the like.
Work directly with producers to gain insight into needed research questions, what answers are relevant to producers, and/or coordinate on-ranch research involving producer properties.
Collaborate with university and private sector scientists in the development of appropriate research deliverables, timelines, and budgets. As needed, collaborate with Outreach and Partnerships to identify and prioritize partners needed to enable or advance such collaborations.
Supervise the development and administration of research agreements with responsibility for deliverables and budget performance.
Facilitate new collaborative research opportunities, and cultivate, maintain, and support research activities with appropriate partners and contract research providers.
Develop and manage the budget for research.
Establish procedures and guidelines for Noble research programs and ensure that they are followed.
Ensure that appropriate internal assessments and external evaluation of Noble research activities are conducted on a regular basis to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the program.
Oversee research activities with the intention of publishing research findings in peer-reviewed publications. Drive the production of research-based peer-reviewed articles, presentations, and other communication\ \
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\ \ The Noble Research Institute, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any ot er status protected by law.