Research Development Officer

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Tuition assistance / educational

Paid time off (vacation)

Generous benefits program

Job summary

The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Research Development Officer to advance strategic funding opportunities and strengthen proposal development services across the College.

This position works closely with faculty, CVM leadership, and research administration partners to identify funding opportunities, develop competitive proposal strategies, and build interdisciplinary research teams that are competitive for new funding streams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 3–5 years of experience.
• Strong scientific, medical, or veterinary writing for external proposals.
• Knowledge of the proposal process, sponsors, and deadlines.
• Ability to identify funding opportunities and develop strategies with faculty.
• Demonstrated ability to build multidisciplinary teams and partnerships.
• Proven project management, analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advance strategic funding initiatives by identifying high‑value opportunities and aligning concepts with CVM priorities.
• Partner with faculty and leadership to develop competitive proposals and coordinate development activities.
• Develop training resources to strengthen proposal development and funding participation.
• Build collaborations across Cornell and external organizations to expand CVM’s funding portfolio.

Skills

Grant writing

Proposal development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree / PhD / DVM (preferred)

Tools

Electronic research administration systems

Job description

Research Development Officer

The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Research Development Officer to advance strategic research funding opportunities and strengthen proposal development services across the College. This position works closely with faculty, CVM leadership, and research administration partners to identify funding opportunities, develop competitive proposal strategies, and build interdisciplinary research teams that are competitive for new funding streams. The Research Development Officer also provides training, resources, and consultation to help faculty pursue major, multi-investigator, and other high-value external funding opportunities. Through strong partnerships across Cornell and with external collaborators, this position will help expand and diversify CVM’s externally sponsored research portfolio.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Advance strategic research funding initiatives by identifying high-value funding opportunities, developing proposal strategies, and aligning research concepts with current and emerging CVM priorities.
• Partner with faculty and leadership to develop competitive proposals, assemble interdisciplinary teams, establish timelines, and coordinate proposal development activities.
• Develop research development resources and training to strengthen faculty expertise in proposal development and increase participation in major, early-career, training grants, and other targeted funding opportunities.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships across Cornell and with external organizations to identify research expertise, develop interdisciplinary opportunities, and expand CVM’s external funding portfolio.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with at least 3-5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong scientific, medical, or veterinary writing skills, with experience preparing and submitting external grant proposals.
• Knowledge of research development and the proposal process, including familiarity with sponsoring agencies, electronic research administration systems, program priorities, policies, and deadlines.
• Ability to identify emerging funding opportunities, evaluate program announcements, and develop effective proposal strategies and timelines in collaboration with faculty and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to build multidisciplinary teams and establish productive partnerships with faculty and colleagues 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, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, exercise sound judgment, and provide service-oriented support in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree, PhD, or DVM in agriculture or life sciences.
• Research experience and or experience managing a research operation, preferably in an academic setting.

Important Details about the Position

• This is a hybrid position located in Ithaca, NY with the ability to work 2 days remotely per week.
• We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for this position.
• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

While the regular business hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, the specific schedule may change to meet the needs of the business, requiring employees to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and University holidays and scheduled breaks.

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$72,209.00 - $82,644.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Soubhagya Chattopadhyay

Contact Email:

[e-mail]

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
• Unique applicable skills
• Academic Discipline

Union Positions

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about Cornell’s union wages, see Union Pay Rates.

What We Offer

Great benefits! Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.

• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 13 additional holiday days with 2 additional floating holidays to be used at your discretion
• An award-winning employer provided benefits program o Comprehensive health care options o Access to wellness programs o Employee discounts with local and national retail brands o Generous retirement contributions o Impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance program

Follow this link for more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits

Employees are expected to meet all of the Cornell University Staff Skills for Success, which are essential for individual and organizational success.

Questions?

Gabriel Gonzalez - [e-mail]

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2026-11-02