Job Description
Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary The Research Development Associate will independently coach research teams, under the supervision of the RDO Director, in areas that have potential to scale to major Center-level initiatives. Activities will be wide-ranging from facilitating brainstorming and development of ideas, building teams and facilitating team science activities, identify funding opportunities, strategic planning, and increasing the competitiveness of proposals through scientific editing and proposal management services.
Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: - Consulting and supporting faculty teams in the development of complex research proposals, especially those that cross-schools and campuses. This includes proposal management services, scientific editing services, identifying additional collaborators, graphical editing, and facilitating communication across disciplines/project areas, facilitating red team reviews, and being a liaison between research teams, administrative units, university leadership, and other university offices contributing to proposal content.
- Identifies, establishes, and facilitates collaborative research teams in high priority cross-disciplinary research areas. This includes organizing and facilitating team events, drafting white papers, constructing roadmaps, strategic planning, brainstorming, and working with teams to address challenges to expanding research activities in that area.
- Works with RDO colleagues to anticipate, identify, and disseminate federal funding opportunities to Washington University research enterprise.
- Coaches individual faculty, postdocs, and students on writing grant applications for federal sponsors.
- Organizes and hosts grant writing and information events on federal agencies and programs.
- Analyzes data, creates tables and reports, reviews trends, and makes data-driven recommendations that contribute to proposal writing, strategic planning for research areas and schools, outreach to federal sponsors and partners, and competitive intelligence for upcoming funding opportunities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal Office Environment
Physical Effort
- Typically Sitting at a desk or table
Equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Education: Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree
Certifications: No specific certification is required for this position.
Work Experience: Developing Or Writing Proposals To Or For Federal, State, Or Private Agencies (5 Years)
Skills: Not Applicable
Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Education: Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy
Certifications: No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Work Experience: No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Skills: Critical Thinking, Document Organization, Federal Grants, Grant Applications, Interpersonal Communication, Multidisciplinary Projects, Oral Communications, Organizing, Prioritization, Request for Proposals (RFP) Development, Review Writing, RFP Analysis, Scientific Editing, Scientific Leadership, Scientific Writing, Team Management, Web Databases, Written Communication
Grade G12
Salary Range $58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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EEO/AA Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Diversity Statement Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
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