Research Development Specialist

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:	Staff_13686
Department	Eppley Inst Research 50000686
Business Unit	Eppley Institute
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	TBD
Remote/Telecommuting	Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)
Position Summary	The Research Development Specialist position leads a dynamic team of faculty investigators in the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center (FPBCC) to develop innovative scientific proposals that reflect to the funding agency priorities and the funding announcement’s intent and is aligned with FPBCC’s mission. Primary focus is on expanding a portfolio of cancer-focused NIH grants. This position will work in a rich scientific environment within the FPBCC and the University of Nebraska Medical Center and closely interact with colleagues, graduate students, postdocs and faculty members to help coordinate strategic research projects by facilitating teamwork and meeting deliverables to enable new funding opportunities. The position will also work with junior investigators to develop R01 and the like applications.
Position Details	Additional Information
Posting Category	Research - Non Academic
Working Title	Research Development Specialist
Job Title	Research/Ag Specialist
Salary Grade	RA23S
Appointment Type	B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range	$60,500 - $90,800/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date	01/28/2025
Application Review Date	02/04/2025
Review Date Information:	Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:	Master's degree
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)	Life Sciences , Chemistry, Engineering, Physics or related field.
Required Experience	3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:	Experience coordinating multiple scientific projects to include writing and submitting scientific proposals.
Required License	No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications:	Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Required Other Computer Applications:	Adobe Acrobat
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	Extensive knowledge understanding, writing and editing. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate compelling and impactful science. Adept at working in interdisciplinary scientific teams. Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines. Problem solver, confident, proactive and resourceful. Good interpersonal skills and follow through to build strong relationships and trust with faculty. Ability to put team first and incorporate ideas from other faculty. Team player, good listener and flexible. Ability to effectively coordinate teams of 3–6 faculty, and occasionally teams of 10–15 faculty. Proficient with MS office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint), MS Windows, audio/video equipment, and online collaboration tools (e.g., Google Docs, Dropbox, Onedrive).
Preferred Education:	Doctoral degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:	Ph.D. or terminal degree in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or related technical field.
Preferred Experience:	7+ years’ experience and successful track record writing and submitting winning scientific proposals. Experience serving on grant review panels and coordinating scientific projects and teams to produce high quality results. Effectively coordinate multiple projects, set schedules, and track items to completion and highly organized.
Preferred License:	No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Preferred Computer Applications:	Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	Advanced understanding of medical and scientific terminology, especially as it relates to oncology and biomedical basic and clinical research. Knows and understands the applicability of the Code of Federal Regulations and guidance documents from the FDA, OHRP and ICH on research with human subject.
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EEO Statement

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Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Master's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics or related field?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a minimum of three years experience coordinating multiple scientific projects to include writing and submitting scientific proposals?
- Yes
- No
* If you do have a minimum of three years experience coordinating multiple scientific projects to include writing and submitting scientific proposals, please elaborate (if No, indicate NA).
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint?
- Yes
- No
* Are you proficient with Adobe Acrobat?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Linkedin
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- Facebook
- NEWorks
- Handshake
- Other
* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)
* Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
- Yes
- No