Research Development Associate

University of Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrator Documentation, Budgeting, Content Development, Editing, Funding, Proposal Development, Research & Development (R&D), Research Administration, Writing Skills
LOCATION
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
POSTED
Today
The University of Utah is seeking an experienced Research Development Associate to support the development of large, complex, interdisciplinary research proposals. This position is part of the Large Infrastructure Funding Team (LIFT) within the Office of the Associate Vice President for Research.LIFT supports center-scale, multi-investigator, and other large strategic funding opportunities - most commonly federal proposals exceeding $5M. The team partners with faculty to shape, coordinate, and strengthen proposals to maximize competitiveness.This position is full time, benefited position with a hybrid schedule (approximately two days per week on campus).About the RoleThis role focuses on strategic proposal development and integration. Faculty authors develop the scientific content; this position ensures that proposals are well-framed, coherent, funder-aligned, and executable.The Research Development Associate will serve as a lead integrator on large-scale proposals, working closely with faculty, proposal team members, and research administration staff to guide proposals from concept through submission.Core responsibilities include:Strategic framing and concept development for large-scale proposals aligned with university prioritiesNarrative integration and substantive editing of multi-author documentsProposal architecture and planning, including structuring sections and aligning content to sponsor expectationsFacilitation of interdisciplinary teams, including guiding key decisions related to scope, positioning, and partnershipsLearn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.eduThe department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

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University of Utah

The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1850
WEBSITE
http://www.utah.edu/