Research Contract Specialist — Non-Funded Agreements

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a Research Contract Specialist to review, draft, and negotiate non‑funded research agreements with external partners. The role ensures alignment with university policies, regulatory requirements, and risk‑management standards, while guiding faculty and staff on contractual considerations.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clause library, updating standard templates, advising on IP and data rights, and supporting efficient research operations

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to interpret policies and explain complex terms to non‑legal audiences.
• Experience using contract tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, reviews, redlines, and negotiates a broad range of non‑funded research agreements.
• Develops and maintains a clause library and standard templates.
• Advises researchers on IP, data rights, confidentiality, publication, and ownership.
• Ensures compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates with university offices to obtain approvals and track agreement lifecycle.

Job description

The University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a Research Contract Specialist to review, draft, and negotiate non‑funded research agreements with external partners. The role ensures alignment with university policies, regulatory requirements, and risk‑management standards, while guiding faculty and staff on contractual considerations.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clause library, updating standard templates, advising on IP and data rights, and supporting efficient research operations