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The Stanford School of Medicine Proposal Development Office (PDO) is seeking a Research Development Specialist to help faculty members and teams develop high-quality grant proposals and secure research funding. Partnering with faculty, staff, and administrators, the mission of the PDO is to: 1)  Train and support assistant professors preparing their first major research grant proposal, 2)  Foster interdisciplinary research among School of Medicine faculty members and ensure the long-term sustainability of collaborations through research funding, 3) Coordinate and support investigative teams preparing center or other complex grant proposals, and 4) Lead initiatives that increase institutional competitiveness and enable strategic research growth. Our vision is to empower growth of the research enterprise of the School of Medicine and to help fuel discovery and innovation that advances human health.

 

The ideal candidate for this position will have strong grant writing, editing, and project management skills. The ability to manage multiple projects, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced academic environment is essential for success in this role. We especially welcome applicants that are self-motivated, detailed-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement. The PDO places high value on a service-oriented approach and a collaborative mindset. The incumbent will join a growing community of Research Development Professionals at Stanford whose members are supportive and collectively dedicated to helping Stanford affiliates at all levels secure funding for their innovative research.

 

Duties include:

  • Provide comprehensive grant development support and strategic advice to School of Medicine faculty preparing grant applications, with an emphasis on assisting junior faculty and large teams.
  • Coordinate and support School of Medicine teams preparing center or other complex grant proposals. Partnering with PIs, administrators, and University central offices, provide project management for the entire lifecycle of proposal development.  
  • Serve as a liaison to funding agencies to understand sponsor priorities and submission requirements and advise teams on the development of responsive applications.
  • Help faculty identify relevant funding opportunities through personalized funding searches.
  • Write high-quality drafts of non-technical proposal components.
  • Review, edit, and format proposal documents to ensure the submitted grant meets high quality standards.
  • Contribute to the design and creation of proposal development resources including grant development guides, best practices, checklists, and template text.
  • Develop, teach, and evaluate grant writing workshops and seminars relevant to School of Medicine faculty.
  • Conduct outreach activities with School of Medicine and University partners to build relationships and identify grant development support needs.
  • Identify new funding opportunities to enable strategic growth of the School of Medicine’s research and educational missions.
  • Contribute to process improvement efforts within the Proposal Development Office.
  • Actively participate in Research Development communities locally and nationally.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

 

The Proposal Development Office is currently working remotely. We anticipate transitioning to a hybrid work environment in Fall 2021.   

 

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