Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Managing Director of CCICADA at DIMACS

The Center for Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science (DIMACS) at Rutgers University is seeking a Managing Director for its CCICADA Center. Based at DIMACS, CCICADA (the Command, Control and Interoperability Center for Advanced Data Analysis) is a Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) University Center of Excellence that includes 13 partner institutions with a national scope. CCICADA's research and education activities are in the broad area of multi-media data analysis and span the mathematical and computer sciences (computer science, mathematics, statistics and operations research), as well as applications to biology, health sciences, engineering, communications,
etc., and include applications to early warning of disease outbreaks, assistance with natural disasters, protection of infrastructure, and counter-terrorism.

Reports to the Director. Is responsible for all aspects of CCICADA's activities and programs including its day-to-day and long-term operations and coordination of activities across CCICADA's partner
institutions. Serves as CCICADA's liaison with DHS and represents CCICADA at DHS and other federal and state agency and university meetings. Plans and organizes various education and research programs; writes numerous and varied reports on CCICADA activities; prepares and edits grant proposals; and manages the development of communications and publicity materials.

Requires a masters degree in math, computer science, statistics, operations research, electrical or industrial engineering or a related field and a minimum of three years of managerial experience with an emphasis on project team management. Requires the ability to foster a cooperative work environment among various academia, industry and government entities and manage and execute multiple tasks. Must demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge and skills to distill CCICADA research into a range of formats suitable for various audiences. Strong technical writing, communication, presentation, planning and administrative skills are essential, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. PhD preferred

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. A long-term appointment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a trial period. Applicants should send a resume, a detailed covering letter, two writing samples (one more technical and one for a general audience), and the names and contact information of at least two references to spassion@dimacs.rutgers.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable person is hired. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information about DIMACS and CCICADA, please visit the websites: http://dimacs.rutgers.edu and http://ccicada.org

Rutgers University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Employment eligibility verification is required.