The Research Scientist 1 shall assist the Executive Director with the coordination, planning, and implementation of specific research grants that address the statutory requirements, mission, vision, and overall operational efficiency of the Governor’s Council for Autism. The position will ensure ongoing communications with the Autism Council regarding the development of new grant programs and existing NJ Autism Center for Excellence (NJACE) as part of the annual grant funding cycle timelines and required by its governing statute to address innovative scientific-based Request for Funding Applications (RFAs). A primary focus will be the quarterly and annual oversight of the expenditures and budget amendments for the NJACE as the Council’s largest grant a