Research Development Officer

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Harvard University Full time

Job Summary:

The Research Development Officer provides strategic support for identifying and disseminating funding opportunities and the development of grant and fellowship proposals. This role implements processes, tools, and strategies to enhance faculty support, focusing on increasing proposal submissions and competitiveness for securing sponsored funding.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the management of internal grant programs, including the Dean's Competitive Fund for Promoting Scholarship and the Star-Friedman Challenge for Promising Scientific Research.
  • Contribute to the creation/maintenance of proposal development resources, including templates and sample proposal libraries.
  • Build relationships with research administrators across the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Office of the Dean, and other relevant offices to facilitate information sharing and communication around research funding opportunities.
  • Support the delivery of grantsmanship programming for faculty and researchers, including one-on-one sessions, workshops, and seminars.
  • Leverage internal and external resources to support the development of inter-departmental and multi-disciplinary proposals.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in research development or research administration in an academic environment.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of funding opportunities from government agencies and major foundations that fund academic research.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including an ability to communicate effectively with researchers from a variety of disciplines, staff, senior administrators, and sponsors.
  • Proficiency in research administration software, databases, and other tools used for proposal development and submission.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, and a university-funded retirement plan.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth, including tuition assistance and reimbursement programs.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment, with a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

About Harvard University:

Harvard University is a world-renowned institution of higher education, dedicated to teaching, research, and public service. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is one of the largest and most diverse faculties at Harvard, with a wide range of academic programs and research opportunities.



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