Research Funding & Partnerships Liaison

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston is seeking a Research Liaison to support the funding process for Research Science and Education across departments. You will collaborate with internal offices and external partners to coordinate, develop, fund, and implement research projects.

Responsibilities include identifying alliances, coordinating grant proposals, and facilitating technology transfer to industry. Strong communication, project coordination, and strategic thinking are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with university funding processes or grants is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work with cross-disciplinary teams and external partners.
• Education or experience in a specialized discipline related to research funding is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identify and maintain research alliances to design and implement specific projects.
• Coordinate and assist with writing funding proposals and related activities.
• Identify technologies with commercialization potential and develop transfer strategies.
• Serve on special projects at the director's discretion.
• Act as liaison between the Office of Research, faculty, and funding agencies.
• Coordinate visits of local, state, national, and international visitors.
• Serve as program and administrative manager for the funding process functions.
• Assist in developing research clusters and PI proposal development.
• Develop marketing plans for technologies, including newsletters and press releases.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Grant writing

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

University of Houston is seeking a Research Liaison to support the funding process for Research Science and Education across departments. You will collaborate with internal offices and external partners to coordinate, develop, fund, and implement research projects.

Responsibilities include identifying alliances, coordinating grant proposals, and facilitating technology transfer to industry. Strong communication, project coordination, and strategic thinking are essential for success in this role.