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Research Development Spec I (Vice President For Research - Galveston)

Galveston, Texas, United States

New

Research Academic & Clinical

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2506204

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

+ Experience: With Bachelor’s degree, no experience required. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one-to-one basis.

Job Summary:

The Research Development Strategist serves as a member of a research development team and works collaboratively to develop funding proposals, launch new research development initiatives, and coordinate research development activities. This position initiates and nurtures partnerships, networks, and alliances between faculty at UTMB and other institutions.

Job Duties:

+ Maintains a thorough understanding of biomedical and health sciences research and funding related to UTMB research initiatives and priorities.

+ Identifies and disseminates information about health sciences funding opportunities.

+ Pursues effective investigators and collaborations for health sciences and other research opportunities.

+ Works with the Office of Strategic Research Development and the CRO’s office.

+ Identifies new research collaboration opportunities.

+ Maintains tools as needed to facilitate duties.

+ Stays current on federal and state funding trends and policies and disseminates the information accordingly.

+ May serve as a backup to support pre-award research activities such as helping with budgets, bio sketches, and form packets.

+ Works with teams of faculty to coordinate chalk-talks, research progress talks, and planning meetings.

+ Provides basic proposal editing to faculty members and researchers.

+ Monitors funding agency changes and priorities and identifies funding opportunities suited for faculty member(s) based upon their research expertise.

+ Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office software and Adobe Acrobat applications.

+ Must possess written and verbal communications expertise.

+ Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, initiative, and interpersonal skills.

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation