Research Development Associate

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a Research Development Associate to support research initiatives and collaborations. The role involves facilitating external partnerships, analyzing funding opportunities, and coordinating programs to enhance the university's research capabilities. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills, along with a solid background in research and grant administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of research experience or Master’s degree and two years.
• Experience with data collection and management using Microsoft and Google tools.
• Preferably holds a PhD and has experience in grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Support efforts to facilitate external partnerships for research faculty.
• Coordinate programs to strengthen existing partnerships and analyze funding priorities.
• Manage outreach to both internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences or related field

Master’s degree in related field

PhD in physical sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Tools

Google Tools

Job description

Job Description - Research Development Associate (2502083)

Research Development Associate

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):

Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in biomedical sciences, engineering sciences, natural or physical sciences, or a related field, and four (4) years of full-time research experience and/or grant/proposal experiences OR Masters degree (foreign equivalent or higher) and two (2) years of full-time research experience and/or grant/proposal experience. Highly proficient, professional experience in spreadsheet management, data collection, and data presentation using Microsoft and Google tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD (or foreign equivalent) in physical sciences or a related field. Experience in grant writing or in supporting the technical or administrative aspects of an external grant application. Experience conducting research (research experience as part of a doctoral training program will be considered). Experience submitting proposals to federal sponsors such as NSF, NIH, DOD, and DOE. Experience with data analysis. Experience writing, editing and/or producing written content for publications or grant applications. Experience working in a higher education or academic medical setting. Presentation experience. Event coordination experience.

Brief Description of Duties:

The Office of Proposal Development is one of seven units within the OVPR, whose mission is to support Stony Brook’s research and scholarly community in its pursuit of extramural funding by fostering collaborations with partners.

The successful candidate will have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and will exercise strong organizational skills with an exceptional attention to detail. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is essential for this role. A successful candidate will be comfortable undertaking a collaborative approach to problem solving and should be capable of effectively multi-tasking in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a high degree of accuracy and organization. The successful candidate will have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Research Development Associate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. It is essential for the Research Development Associate to have strong verbal and written communication skills for a broad range of audiences. Along with the basic understanding of university operations and the Higher Education landscape in the United States. The successful incumbent will have demonstrated leadership experience which exhibits a marked sense of initiative and flexibility to work on projects outside of scientific expertise. They will also possess a strong understanding of opportunities for scientific research to support a broad range of policy decisions, and possess an interest in applying technical expertise to relevant societal issues.

A general description of the duties and responsibilities of Research Development Associates is below.

● Support efforts to facilitate external partnerships for research faculty:

○ Identify potential research partners and manage outreach to both internal and external stakeholders

○ Plan and facilitate events to introduce Stony Brook researchers to potential industry and academic partners

○ Coordinate programs that will strengthen existing partnerships with external groups and prepare Stony Brook researchers for more successful collaborations in the future

○ Understand the research strengths and collaborative needs of Stony Brook faculty, as well as determine best options to address gaps in research expertise

○ Analyze funding priorities of the federal government and facilitate collaborative efforts that will better position Stony Brook for forecasted opportunities

○ Manage communications with key faculty members and the broader research community

○ Provide administrative support to ensure that task force members have the necessary resources to move research initiatives forward

○ Attend regular meetings with faculty and administration

○ Lead the planning and execution of assigned events (both virtual and in-person)

○ Lead the progress reporting and analysis of research development initiatives to share with university leadership

○ Clearly communicate the outcomes of research development initiatives through written reports and presentations

○ Collaborate with faculty on proposals through the following activities: conducting literature reviews, ensuring the proposed research aligns with federal funding priorities, analyzing gaps in the research team and taking the lead on bridging those gaps with internal and external partnership development, other research and team development activities as needed per project

● Other duties as assigned

Special Notes:

The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

Due to U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, the candidate hired will need to be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other "protected individual" (as defined by 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1324b(a)(3).

This position may be eligible for alternative workplace arrangements/telework (remote or virtual) or hybrid.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Job Number:

Job Number:

2502083

Official Job Title : Administrative Staff Assistant IV

Job Field

Job Field

: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location

Department/Hiring Area : Office of Research and Innovation

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day Shift Shift Hours : 8:30 - 5:00

Posting Start Date

Posting End Date

Posting End Date

: Jul 5, 2025, 3:59:00 AM

Appointment Type : Regular

Salary Grade : E4

SBU Area : The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook