Research Development Specialist I 19.99 hrs. Vice President for Research jobs in United States
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The University of Texas Medical Branch · 3 weeks ago

Research Development Specialist I 19.99 hrs. Vice President for Research

position0130 - Administration Bldg301 University Blvd.
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
date3+ years exp

The University of Texas Medical Branch is focused on facilitating research excellence and competitive funding. The Research Development Specialist I will provide grant proposal development services to faculty members and research personnel, supporting them in all phases of the research proposal process.

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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
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

Qualification

Microsoft OfficeAdobe AcrobatBachelor’s degreeWritten communicationVerbal communicationInterpersonal skillsTeamworkInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and three years of related experience and demonstrated success in the field
Master's degree accepted
Requires excellent internet skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Adobe Acrobat applications
Must possess written and verbal communications expertise, demonstrated leadership, initiative and interpersonal skills
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

Company

The University of Texas Medical Branch

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The University of Texas Medical Branch is a component of the University of Texas System located in Galveston, Texas
dateFounded in 1891
location
Galveston, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.utmb.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (52)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$35M
Key Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2024-09-13Grant
2019-04-09Grant· $35M

Leadership Team

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Donna Sollenberger
EVP and CEO, Health System
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