Research Development Specialist

4 days ago


Lawrence, Kansas, United States KU SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Full time
Job Summary

The Research Development Specialist will serve as the primary liaison between the KU Office of Research and the School of Engineering, providing direct support for proposal preparation and ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Interpret proposal guidelines and advise principal investigators on specific requirements.
  • Develop comprehensive budgets and standard proposal elements, including management plans, educational outreach, technology transfer, and data management.
  • Provide technical review and verification of compliance and other requirements prior to proposal submission.
  • Work with principal investigators to obtain necessary signatures and approvals.
  • Act as liaison with other research institutions for submissions involving subawards.
  • Complete and transmit approved proposal packages to meet sponsor-imposed deadlines.
  • Maintain a database of past submissions by principal investigators to facilitate future submissions.
Administrative Duties
  • Act as liaison regarding the SoE sponsored project portfolio for SoE financial and administrative staff, Contract Negotiations, KU Center for Technology Commercialization, and Research Integrity staff.
  • Assist in training of SoE staff and researchers in research administration, policies, procedures, and sponsor guidelines.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, resources, and training to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with regulations and overall administration of sponsored projects at KU.
Research Development Duties
  • Manage databases and keep files on faculty research interests and expertise.
  • Research and communicate funding opportunities to SoE investigators based on specific PI/team criteria.
  • Send targeted solicitations to SoE investigators.
  • Prepare biweekly newsletter of recent research awards and send to SoE investigators.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and three years relevant experience or a master's degree and one year relevant experience.
  • One year experience in a deadline-driven office environment working both independently and with a team.
  • Experience that required analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Experience using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.


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