Research Development & Funding Strategist

NORDP, Inc.; Town of Ithaca (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

13 holiday days with floating holidays

Benefits program including health care

Retirement contributions

Tuition benefits and educational perks

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Research Development Officer to advance strategic research funding opportunities and strengthen proposal development services. The role partners with faculty, CVM leadership, and research administration to identify funding opportunities, develop competitive strategies, and assemble interdisciplinary teams for new funding streams.

The position will build research development resources, provide training, and expand CVM’s externally

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 3–5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong scientific, medical, or veterinary writing skills, with experience preparing external grant proposals.
• Knowledge of research development and the proposal process, including familiarity with sponsors, electronic research administration systems, priorities, policies, and deadlines.
• Ability to identify funding opportunities, evaluate program announcements, and develop effective proposal strategies and timelines with faculty and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to build multidisciplinary teams and partnerships across CVM and Cornell.
• Proven success leading research or clinical projects with strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Advance strategic research funding initiatives by identifying high-value funding opportunities and developing proposal strategies.
• Partner with faculty and leadership to develop competitive proposals, assemble interdisciplinary teams, define timelines, and coordinate proposal development.
• Develop resources and training to strengthen faculty proficiency in proposal development and increase participation in major grants.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships across Cornell and with external organizations to expand CVM’s external funding portfolio.

Skills

Scientific writing

Proposal development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Grant management systems

Job description

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Research Development Officer to advance strategic research funding opportunities and strengthen proposal development services. The role partners with faculty, CVM leadership, and research administration to identify funding opportunities, develop competitive strategies, and assemble interdisciplinary teams for new funding streams.

The position will build research development resources, provide training, and expand CVM’s externally