Team Science and Interdisciplinary Research Facilitator

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas A&M University System Office in College Station seeks a Team Science and Interdisciplinary Research Facilitator to advance collaboration across TAMUS by connecting researchers, forming teams, and guiding large-scale initiatives.

You will design and implement team science programs, identify faculty with complementary expertise across TAMUS, and organize networking events and workshops to support convergence research and collaborative leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Four years of experience in research development, team science, facilitation, or strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement team science programs and collaborative research initiatives.
• Identify and connect faculty with complementary expertise across TAMUS institutions.
• Facilitate formation of proposal teams for strategic funding opportunities.
• Organize networking events, research forums, and collaborative workshops.
• Develop researcher expertise databases and collaboration tools.
• Conduct stakeholder engagement and partnership development activities.
• Support convergence research and interdisciplinary center development.
• Provide training on effective team science practices and collaborative leadership.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Doctorate preferred

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Database applications

Job description

Job Title: Team Science and Interdisciplinary Research Facilitator

Agency: Texas A&M University System

Office: Research Development Office

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond. The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance. Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary: The Team Science and Research Matchmaking Lead strengthens interdisciplinary collaboration across TAMUS by connecting researchers, facilitating team formation, and advancing large-scale collaborative research initiatives.

• Design and implement team science programs and collaborative research initiatives.
• Identify and connect faculty with complementary expertise across TAMUS institutions.
• Facilitate formation of proposal teams for strategic funding opportunities.
• Organize networking events, research forums, and collaborative workshops.
• Develop researcher expertise databases and collaboration tools.
• Conduct stakeholder engagement and partnership development activities.
• Support convergence research and interdisciplinary center development.
• Provide training on effective team science practices and collaborative leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Four years of experience in research development, team science, facilitation, or strategic partnerships.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of interdisciplinary research ecosystems and federal funding priorities.
• Strong relationship-building and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to independently make decisions.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree.

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

Working for System Offices means that you would be a part of a team that provides leadership and services to The Texas A&M University System's twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, and the RELLIS campus.

The System Offices is headquartered in the Moore-Connally Building in College Station, Texas.

However, positions are also available in other locations and are varied.

System Office has departments in other locations in the Bryan/College Station area as well as in Austin, TX and Washington D.C.

Thank you for your interest in employment with System Offices within The Texas A&M University System.