Strategic Research Initiatives Specialist

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook; Stony Brook (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook is seeking a Research Initiatives Associate to strengthen institutional research competitiveness through targeted capacity building and strategic intelligence activities. The role emphasizes collaboration with proposal development, research development, and external relations teams.

Responsibilities include developing partnerships, coordinating interdisciplinary programs, and delivering reports, briefings, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, Natural or Physical Sciences, or related field with four years of research/grant experience OR Master’s with two years of research/grant experience.
• Highly proficient in spreadsheet management, data collection, and data presentation using Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Support interdisciplinary research initiatives and partnerships by contributing to capacity building and project development.
• Conduct strategic intelligence activities: data mining, trend analysis, and reporting for senior leadership.
• Prepare briefings, landscape reports, white papers, and RFIs; communicate findings to campus stakeholders.
• Collaborate with OSRI and OR&I teams to advance institutional research competitiveness.

Skills

Spreadsheet

Data collection

Data presentation

MS Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Google Workspace

Job description

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook is seeking a Research Initiatives Associate to strengthen institutional research competitiveness through targeted capacity building and strategic intelligence activities. The role emphasizes collaboration with proposal development, research development, and external relations teams.

Responsibilities include developing partnerships, coordinating interdisciplinary programs, and delivering reports, briefings, and