University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Research Development Specialist, UTC Research Institute
Chattanooga, TN, United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 10 days ago
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Sponsors year-round90
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
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About the role
- The position identifies and interprets funding opportunities, advises on proposal strategy, and coordinates the development of competitive proposals aligned with institutional priorities.
- Priority consideration may be given to applicants who submit complete application materials by the initial review date.
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- Identifies and assesses funding opportunities aligned with UTCRI's priority areas and emerging research initiatives.
- Analyzes funding landscapes, sponsor priorities, and research trends to inform UTCRI's strategic planning and research growth initiatives.
- Analyzes and interprets funding opportunity announcements (e.g., solicitations, requests for proposals, program guidelines) to determine application requirements, eligibility, and strategic positioning
- Independently coordinates proposal development activities, including setting timelines, tracking deliverables, and ensuring timely completion of proposal components
- Facilitates the development of complex proposals, including multi-investigator and multi-institution submissions, by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
- Ensures alignment among the technical narrative, project scope, and budget allocation
- Coordinates and reviews required proposal documentation (e.g., biosketches, current and pending support, letters of collaboration, facilities documents) for completeness and compliance
- Provides rule-driven editing and compliance review of the proposal to ensure adherence to sponsor guidelines and institutional requirements
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- The position independently manages proposal development and serves as a subject matter resource on sponsor guidelines, federal regulations, and university policies
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