Research Development Spec I - Remote

4w1 month ago

UTMB Health

Galveston, US · Full-time · $45,000 – $60,000

About this role

This role serves as a member of a research development team, working collaboratively to develop funding proposals and launch new research development initiatives. The Research Development Strategist coordinates research development activities across UTMB Health.

Day-to-day duties include identifying and disseminating information about health sciences funding opportunities, pursuing effective investigators and collaborations, and maintaining a thorough understanding of biomedical research funding. The role also involves working with teams of faculty to coordinate chalk-talks, research progress talks, and planning meetings.

This position works closely with the Office of Strategic Research Development and the CRO's office, initiating and nurturing partnerships, networks, and alliances between faculty at UTMB and other institutions. The strategist stays current on federal and state funding trends and policies, monitoring funding agency changes and priorities.

This remote role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge biomedical research development while building expertise in grant strategy and faculty collaboration. The position provides exposure to the full lifecycle of research proposal development within a major academic health system.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
With Bachelor’s degree, no experience required.
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.
Ability to provide basic proposal editing to faculty members and researchers.
May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one-to-one basis.

Responsibilities

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