Position Announcement - WIBR Nick Gere 16 Jul 1996 15:03 EST

Below is a position announcement for an administrative opening for Grants
Administrator at Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research.  If you have
any questions regarding the position, feel free to contact me directly by
e-mail (not over the listserv) or by phone.  Cover letter and resume should
be sent according to the announcement.

Nicholas Gere
Manager of Grants Administration
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research
phone:  (617) 258-5106
email:  xxxxxx@wi.mit.edu

EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE, EXTRAORDINARY SCIENCE

In the fourteen years since our founding, the Whitehead Institute has
become a prominent resource in the world of biological research, and an
integral part of MIT's teaching community.  We attract the brightest
scientists with promising research agendas, and then give them the freedom
to pursue their own dreams.  The results are nothing short of
extraordinary.  Join us.

 GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR

To perform grants administration functions for Institute grant and
postdoctoral fellowship awards and provide assistance with both preaward
and postaward activities.  Will provide institutional review of proposals
for extramural funding and awards management, assure compliane with
Institute, Government, and Agency mandates, legislative requirements, and
policies and procedures.  Provide specialized assistance and information
regarding proposals and awards, and enhance Institute efforts in securing
financial support for its research and training activities.

Requirements include:  Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of
education and experience with federal grants, policies and procedures;
relevant experience in both pre and post-award administration; demonstrated
experience to work with minimal supervision; strong organizational skills,
and excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Must have computer
experience (Mac preferred), and should be familiar with Excel, Word,
Filemaker Pro and Web browsers.

We offer excellent salaries, generous benefits, and a convenient Kendall
Sq. location.  Please send cover letter and resume to Whitehead Institute
for Biomedical Research, Ref.net, Nine Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA
02142.  ATT: Kate Nolan.  We are an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.