Research Development Specialist - Emergency Medicine

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Research Development Specialist in Emergency Medicine to support grant submissions, develop programs, and coordinate with sponsors and investigators. The role focuses on accurate, timely, department-level grant packages and post-award activities within a dynamic academic environment.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in grant lifecycle support and a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to research administration at a major

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2 years of relevant experience in research administration or grants.
• Experience with both pre- and post-award submissions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grant submission preparation for department-level applications.
• Coordinate with sponsors, investigators, and staff to assemble proposals.
• Support post-award activities and program development.
• Assist in tracking metrics and developing research content.

Skills

Grant submission

Pre-award experience

Post-award experience

Research administration

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

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Job Title:Research Development Specialist - Emergency Medicine

Department:Medicine | Emergency Medicine

The Research Development Partnerships Analyst 2 will play a central role in supporting and advancing the Department of Emergency Medicine’s research program through grants, partnerships, and program development activities. Working closely with the Vice Chair of Research and other departmental research leaders, this position supports a highly collaborative, service-focused, and academically productive environment. The Analyst contributes to the strategic growth of the department’s research enterprise by providing high-quality administrative, analytical, and coordination support across a diverse portfolio of sponsored projects.

The primary responsibility of this role is grant submission preparation. The Research Development Partnerships Analyst 2 supports research faculty with department-level preparation of grant applications to ensure accurate and timely submission. This includes drafting application text, populating required documents, and coordinating activities with sponsors, investigators, departmental staff, and other entities. The Research Development Partnerships Analyst 2 works closely with institutional offices to deliver complete, compliant application packages. The position also supports the sponsored project lifecycle by initiating select post-award activities at the department level, including requests for various agreements with collaborators and consultants, initiating purchases or services, and providing other operational research support.

In addition, the Research Development Analyst 2 participates in select research projects as assigned, such as pilot studies or efforts that support grant development. The role also contributes to departmental research program development activities. This position requires a self-motivated, resourceful, detail-oriented, and team-oriented individual with a working knowledge of federal, state, and sponsor requirements who thrives in a fast-paced academic research environment.

• o 50% - Grant submission preparation: Supports research faculty with department level preparation of grant applications to ensure timely submission of proposals. Drafts documents and assists the coordination of activities with sponsors, investigators, and other departmental staff as well as OSU entities (other departments, centers, etc.) in order to deliver complete application documents to OSU College of Medicine grants management and Office of Sponsored Programs. Creates text and populates documents select portions of research and program grant applications.
• o 30% - Initiates at the department level some post-award research activities (requests for MOUs, DUAs, MTAs with collaborators and consultants, purchase service initiation, and other operational support).
• o 5% - Participates in select research projects as assigned, including pilot projects or efforts to support grant applications.
• o 5% - Participates in program development activities including tracking metrics, developing website content, and academic events and activities.
• o 5% - Attends departmental meetings; participates in continued professional development and other required institutional educational activities.
• o 5% - Other activities to support the ongoing research development within the department as assigned.

for department-level

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 2 years of relevant experience required. Experience with pre- and post-award submissions (grant lifecycle). 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information:Location:Prior Hall (0302)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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