Research Specialist

University of Maryland College Park

College Park, Maryland, US
$83,271 - $99,925; not specified; not specified py
Federal capacity and competitive research grants
Usda-nifa compliance
Grant lifecycle support
This position is responsible for the comprehensive administration, reporting, and coordination of federal capacity and competitive research grants for the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR)

Job Summary

  • This position is responsible for the comprehensive administration, reporting, and coordination of federal capacity and competitive research grants for the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR).
  • The role serves as the primary liaison between MAES, faculty, USDA–NIFA, and campus administrative units, ensuring compliance with federal requirements while supporting faculty throughout the full grant lifecycle.
  • Responsibilities include capacity grant management, NIFA reporting, intramural grant administration, multistate research coordination, faculty support, and organization of research-related meetings, workshops, and reporting activities.

Matching Summary

This position is responsible for the comprehensive administration, reporting, and coordination of federal capacity and competitive research grants for the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR).

Salary

$83,271 - $99,925; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Federal capacity and competitive research grants
  • USDA-NIFA compliance
  • Grant lifecycle support
  • Multistate research coordination
  • Research-related meetings and workshops

Nice-to-have

  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders
  • Work with minimal supervision

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Three (3) years of experience in related field
  • Proven organizational skills
  • Project management experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail

Work Rights

Not specified

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