Interdisciplinary Research Matchmaking Lead

Tamus; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University System Offices in College Station seeks a Team Science and Interdisciplinary Research Facilitator to strengthen collaboration across TAMUS by connecting researchers, forming teams, and advancing large-scale initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and four years in research development or related fields; Doctorate preferred.

Responsibilities include designing programs, connecting faculty, organizing events, and supporting convergence research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Four years of experience in research development, team science, facilitation, or strategic partnerships.
• Knowledge of interdisciplinary research ecosystems and federal funding priorities.
• Strong relationship-building and facilitation skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement team science programs and collaborative research initiatives.
• Identify and connect faculty with complementary expertise across TAMUS institutions.
• Facilitate formation of proposal teams for strategic funding opportunities.
• Organize networking events, research forums, and collaborative workshops.
• Develop researcher expertise databases and collaboration tools.
• Conduct stakeholder engagement and partnership development activities.
• Support convergence research and interdisciplinary center development.
• Provide training on effective team science practices and collaborative leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration

Facilitation

Relationship building

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Doctorate preferred

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Texas A&M University System Offices in College Station seeks a Team Science and Interdisciplinary Research Facilitator to strengthen collaboration across TAMUS by connecting researchers, forming teams, and advancing large-scale initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and four years in research development or related fields; Doctorate preferred.

Responsibilities include designing programs, connecting faculty, organizing events, and supporting convergence research.