Climate & Sustainability Research Development Specialist

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking a Research Development Specialist (or Senior Specialist) to support faculty across the university, focusing on large, collaborative proposals in climate and sustainability research. This fixed-term appointment spans three years, with potential renewal based on funding and program needs.

Under the Sr. Director of Research Development, you will provide grantsmanship advice, writing and editing support, and project management, advancing proposals from concept through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree may be required for some programs.
• Strong grantsmanship, proposal development, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage research programs by conducting outreach and allocating resources.
• Identify opportunities for new research and partnerships.
• Write and edit complex content for proposals and grants.
• Coach and mentor program staff and support stakeholder engagement.
• Teach and assist in courses and develop curriculum.

Skills

Grantsmanship

Proposal writing

Editing

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (depending on program)

Job description

Stanford University is seeking a Research Development Specialist (or Senior Specialist) to support faculty across the university, focusing on large, collaborative proposals in climate and sustainability research. This fixed-term appointment spans three years, with potential renewal based on funding and program needs.

Under the Sr. Director of Research Development, you will provide grantsmanship advice, writing and editing support, and project management, advancing proposals from concept through