Research Administrator 1

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology is seeking a detail-oriented Research Administrator 1 to support proposal preparation and post-award activities on federally funded and foundation grants, as well as industry contracts. The ideal candidate will work under guidance in a multidisciplinary setting and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to advance women’s health research.

The role offers opportunities to learn and grow within a dynamic department, contributing to

Qualifications

• Prior research management experience preferred.
• Experience managing NIH-funded projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate proposal preparation from intake to submission.
• Assist with post-award activities including reporting and compliance.
• Collaborate with NIH-funded project teams and finance partners.

Skills

Research management

Financial experience

Job description

Stanford Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology’s mission is to improve women's health through innovative and compassionate care, education, advocacy and discovery. Our faculty is committed to the highest level of basic and clinical research in Obstetric and Gynecologic science. In particular, we are focused on innovative translational medicine; bringing scientific results from the bench to the bedside.

To support the department’s growing research portfolio, we are seeking a detail oriented, hardworking, and highly motivated Research Administrator 1 to work under guidance in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment to manage the proposal preparation and post award activities on projects varying from federal grants and foundation grants to simple industrial contracts. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, great communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. In this position you will have the opportunity to learn and grow through various internal and external collaborations within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and have a crucial role in supporting the science of women’s and reproductive health.

For more details about the department: https://obgyn.stanford.edu/

Desired Qualifications

• Prior research management and/or financial experience is preferred
• Experience managing projects funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sit, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation and perform desk-based computer tasks, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to ten pounds.
• Occasionally stand, walk, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, write by hand and sort and file paperwork or parts.
• Rarely lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing 11-20 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Work Standards

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.