Research Scientist & Grants Development Leader

Kansas Health Science University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Health Science University is seeking a doctoral-trained Research Scientist & Manager of Grant Development to lead the University’s grant-development and research funding efforts. This role blends scientific inquiry with grants leadership to advance faculty and student research and grow external funding.

The in-house grant expert will guide proposal development, ensure rigorous scientific design, and oversee grant administration within the Division of Research, forging a path to increased

Qualifications

• PhD or doctoral degree required with research focus.
• Proven experience in scientific research and publications.
• Experience with grant writing and administration.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty on research design and methods.
• Lead grant-development pipeline and external funding strategy.
• Write, edit, and review competitive grant proposals.
• Coordinate proposal timelines and review processes.
• Oversee preaward and postaward grant administration.
• Mentor students and faculty in research methods and writing.

Skills

Research design

Scientific writing

Mentorship

Project management

Communication

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

Cayuse

Job description

Kansas Health Science University is seeking a doctoral-trained Research Scientist & Manager of Grant Development to lead the University’s grant-development and research funding efforts. This role blends scientific inquiry with grants leadership to advance faculty and student research and grow external funding.

The in-house grant expert will guide proposal development, ensure rigorous scientific design, and oversee grant administration within the Division of Research, forging a path to increased