Research Development & Funding Strategy Specialist

University of Tennessee; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee Knoxville seeks a Research Development Specialist to advance the strategic research agenda by identifying and positioning external funding opportunities aligned with the CON's priority areas.

This role emphasizes funding landscape intelligence, strategic positioning, and faculty development, with backup support for proposal submission and post-award administration as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, health sciences, biomedical sciences, research administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in research development.
• Experience with federal, foundation, and industry funding landscape relevant to nursing and health services research.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and evaluates federal, foundation, and industry funding sources aligned with CON/CRE priorities.
• Tracks sponsor priorities, program announcements, and solicitation cycles.
• Maintains a funding opportunity pipeline matched to faculty research interests and CON/CRE priorities.
• Prepares funder-fit analyses and briefing materials to support faculty strategy conversations (not independent grant strategy).
• Develops and presents faculty development programming related to research strategy and grantsmanship.
• Coordinates logistics for CRE programming and supports external partnership development.

Skills

Research strategy

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cayuse

EraCommons

Excel

Job description

The College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee Knoxville seeks a Research Development Specialist to advance the strategic research agenda by identifying and positioning external funding opportunities aligned with the CON's priority areas.

This role emphasizes funding landscape intelligence, strategic positioning, and faculty development, with backup support for proposal submission and post-award administration as needed.