Team Science and Interdisciplinary Research Facilitator

NORDP, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas A&M University System seeks a Team Science and Interdisciplinary Research Facilitator to strengthen cross-institution collaboration and connect researchers into high-impact interdisciplinary teams.

You will design and implement team science programs, identify complementary expertise, organize conferences and workshops, and develop databases and tools to support convergence research and strategic funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years of experience in research coordination or a related field.
• Experience designing or managing interdisciplinary programs.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Facilitation

Relationship building

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database applications

Job description

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Team Science and Interdisciplinary Research Facilitator

Organization: The Texas A&M University System

Date Posted: 9/17/2026

Country: United States

Primary Category: Analyst/Facilitator

Education Requirement: Bachelor's

Experience Requirement: 3-5 years

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.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

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