Grants & Research Partnerships Liaison

University of Houston; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston in Houston, TX seeks a Research Liaison to support the funding process for research projects and coordinate with internal departments and external partners.

This role will identify high-potential technologies for commercialization, coordinate grant activities, and serve as a liaison among the Office of Research, faculty, and funding agencies. Security checks apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent, in a field related to the work; advanced professional discipline or general business knowledge required.
• Minimum 3 years of directly job-related experience.
• Experience will be considered in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and maintains research alliances with potential collaborative partners to formulate and implement specific research projects.
• Coordinates and assists with writing funding proposals and coordinates related activities with the appropriate university administrative department.
• Identifies technologies with high potential for commercialization and develop strategies to transfer technologies into the industrial sector.
• Serves on special projects at the discretion of the director.
• Acts as a liaison between the office of research and the faculty and funding agencies.
• Coordinates visits of local, state, national, and international visitors; coordinates meetings/special events for external constituents.
• Serves as a program and administrative manager for the funding process functions; assists in grants and contracting process.
• Assists in developing and organizing research clusters and facilitates multiple Principle Investigator proposal development.
• Develops marketing plans for specific technologies, including newsletters, website, and press releases and announcements.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Master's Degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of Houston in Houston, TX seeks a Research Liaison to support the funding process for research projects and coordinate with internal departments and external partners.

This role will identify high-potential technologies for commercialization, coordinate grant activities, and serve as a liaison among the Office of Research, faculty, and funding agencies. Security checks apply.