Senior Research Development Lead — NIH & Federal Grants

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks a Senior Research Development Specialist to guide faculty researchers in grant strategy and proposal development for NIH and Health & Human Services funding. Responsibilities include coordinating major multi-PI grants, mentoring rising investigators, and providing edits and templates for strong proposals.

The role emphasizes leadership in grantsmanship, strategic review of faculty proposals, and collaboration with grant specialists within a standard office environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in STEM, Social Science, or Public Health.
• Experience: Five years’ experience developing or writing proposals for federal, state, or local agencies.
• Preferred: PhD, MD, or equivalent with five years’ demonstrated success.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional development and proposal coordination for faculty researchers.
• Develop strategies to create competitive proposals for federal biomedical funding.
• Lead and coordinate large multi-PI grants and center grants.
• Mentor early-stage investigators on grantsmanship and long‑term funding.
• Offer analytical and editorial support for proposal sections and hypotheses.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent decision making

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in STEM/SS or Public Health

PhD or MD (preferred)

Job description

UTMB Health seeks a Senior Research Development Specialist to guide faculty researchers in grant strategy and proposal development for NIH and Health & Human Services funding. Responsibilities include coordinating major multi-PI grants, mentoring rising investigators, and providing edits and templates for strong proposals.

The role emphasizes leadership in grantsmanship, strategic review of faculty proposals, and collaboration with grant specialists within a standard office environment.