STEM Proposal Specialist & Research Development Lead

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University’s central Research Development team seeks an Associate Director, STEM Proposal Specialist to elevate the quality and competitiveness of STEM proposals across engineering, physical sciences, computing, and emerging technologies.

Reporting to the Director of Research Development, this role provides expert scientific editing, strategic writing support, and faculty development programming to strengthen proposals for large-scale, multidisciplinary funding opportunities such as ERCs,

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required (PhD or equivalent) in engineering, physical sciences, computing, or related STEM field.
• Demonstrated experience in scientific writing, editing, and federal proposal development.
• Experience designing or delivering faculty development programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert scientific editing, strategic writing support, and faculty development programming to strengthen proposals for large-scale, multidisciplinary funding opportunities (e.g., ERCs, MURIs, EFRCs, DoD/DARPA).
• Focus on narrative development, non-technical sections, and faculty readiness to ensure proposals are compliant, compelling, and cohesive.
• Collaborate with the RD program manager for large centers on multi-center proposals and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Scientific writing

Editing

Proposal development

Education

PhD or equivalent in STEM

Job description

Boston University’s central Research Development team seeks an Associate Director, STEM Proposal Specialist to elevate the quality and competitiveness of STEM proposals across engineering, physical sciences, computing, and emerging technologies.

Reporting to the Director of Research Development, this role provides expert scientific editing, strategic writing support, and faculty development programming to strengthen proposals for large-scale, multidisciplinary funding opportunities such as ERCs,