Research Development Specialist

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Not specified
Grant proposal development
Extramural research funding
Interdisciplinary collaborations
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Research Development Specialist to support its research enterprise through grant proposal development and interdisciplinary collaboration. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a science field or a PhD, along with experience in research development and technical writing

Job Summary

  • The Research Development Specialist supports the growth and sustainability of the institutional research enterprise by partnering with faculty, staff, and administrators to develop high-quality grant proposals and secure extramural research funding.
  • The role involves providing strategic advice throughout the entire proposal development lifecycle, with a focus on large-scale, complex, and multidisciplinary applications.
  • UAMS offers benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, holiday, vacation, sick leave, education discounts, and retirement matching for benefits-eligible positions.

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Research Development Specialist to support its research enterprise through grant proposal development and interdisciplinary collaboration. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a science field or a PhD, along with experience in research development and technical writing.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • grant proposal development
  • extramural research funding
  • interdisciplinary collaborations
  • scientific writing
  • editing scientific texts

Nice-to-have

  • strategic advice
  • teamwork and diversity
  • communication skills
  • organizational skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a science field with 2 years of experience
  • PhD in a science field in lieu of experience
  • Willingness to seek certification as an Editor in the Life Sciences
  • Willingness to obtain a UAMS Grants Management Certification
  • Ability to work with personnel across multiple levels

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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