OBGYN Research Grants Specialist

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook is seeking a Project Staff Assistant in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department to support pre- and post-award grant administration, regulatory compliance, and liaison activities with sponsors and investigators.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, or related field, plus experience in research administration, budgeting, and IRB submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field required; experience in research administration is essential.
• Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience preferred; grants management certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-award grant administration and regulatory support for departmental research.
• Manage funding applications, post-award processes, IRB submissions, and compliance.
• Coordinate with investigators, sponsors, and institutional offices to support research programs.
• Monitor post-award activities including reporting, budgeting, and budget tracking.
• Assist faculty and trainees with research administration timelines and best practices.
• Maintain grant records, deadlines, and shared resources for the department.
• Support IRB submissions, regulatory documentation, and audits.

Skills

Grant management

IRB submissions

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Biological Sciences, Research Administration, or related field

Master’s degree in public health, Business, Research Administration, or related field

Tools

Grants.gov

ASSIST

eRA Commons

ProposalCentral

SciENcv

NIH biosketch formats

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook is seeking a Project Staff Assistant in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department to support pre- and post-award grant administration, regulatory compliance, and liaison activities with sponsors and investigators.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, or related field, plus experience in research administration, budgeting, and IRB submissions.