Strategic Research Funding & Proposal Lead (Hybrid)

National Postdoc; Town of Ithaca (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks paid vacation

13 holidays + 2 floating holidays

Tuition assistance and education benefi

Generous retirement contributions

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Research Development Officer to advance strategic funding opportunities and strengthen proposal development services across the College. You will work with faculty and CVM leadership to identify opportunities, assemble interdisciplinary teams, and build competitive strategies for external funding.

You will train and consult with faculty to pursue major multicenter and high-value opportunities, expanding CVM’s externally sponsored

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 3–5 years of experience or equivalent.
• Strong scientific, medical, or veterinary writing skills, with experience preparing external grant proposals.
• Knowledge of research development and the proposal process, including familiarity with sponsoring agencies, electronic research administration systems, program priorities, policies, and deadlines.
• Ability to identify emerging funding opportunities and develop effective proposal strategies with faculty and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to build multidisciplinary teams and establish productive partnerships across CVM and Cornell.
• Proven success leading research or clinical projects with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advance strategic research funding initiatives by identifying high-value funding opportunities and developing proposal strategies.
• Partner with faculty and leadership to develop competitive proposals and coordinate proposal development activities.
• Develop resources and training to strengthen faculty expertise in proposal development and expand participation in targeted funding opportunities.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships across Cornell and with external organizations to expand CVM’s external funding portfolio.

Skills

Grant writing

Scientific writing

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree, PhD, or DVM

Job description

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Research Development Officer to advance strategic funding opportunities and strengthen proposal development services across the College. You will work with faculty and CVM leadership to identify opportunities, assemble interdisciplinary teams, and build competitive strategies for external funding.

You will train and consult with faculty to pursue major multicenter and high-value opportunities, expanding CVM’s externally sponsored