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Research Project Specialist 2 / Research Specialist - College of Pharmacy

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Posted:

August 1, 2018

Location:

United States

Salary:

64627.57 - 129255.13

Summary of Position: The Research Specialist is responsible for providing coordination and support to the development of internally and externally funded projects. This position will assist the Associate Dean for Research (ADR) and the Research Director and faculty in the identification of sources of funding and deadlines for scholarly and research projects that are in alignment with the College of Pharmacy faculties’ expertise, in addition to providing project management to selected applications and editing drafts of grant proposals and contributing to preparation of other related application materials. The Research Specialist will assist the ADR and the Research Director in all aspects of implementation of research, which may include post-award compliance management.  Under the direction of the ADR and the Research Director, this position will work with faculty both on the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses in collaboration with other grants staff on both campuses and will require periodic travel to Duluth. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Research Management  (40%) Facilitate the submission of required research compliance forms (IACUC, IRB, IBC, DEHS) as well as other post-approval compliance activities associated with grant submissions, awards, and other research activity Support and implement the Unit Registrant management duties of the Office Identify and recommend resources for specific research services (e.g. statistical analysis), core facilities and shared research equipment Grant Creation, Preparation and Review (30%) Coordinate multi-investigator grant proposals and applications for training grants and individual research fellowships Prepare non-scientific information for proposals (e.g. biosketches, consultant letters, budget justifications, facilities and equipment pages, other miscellaneous attachment pages) Edit grant proposals and organize internal peer review of drafts prior to submission. Facilitate interdisciplinary, intercollegiate, and inter-institutional grant proposals across multiple collegiate units. Support for Faculty Grant Acquisition  (20%) Alert faculty members to specific announcements or requests for proposals members research matches the needs of the funding agency Collaborate with faculty, department heads and center directors short-term and long-term funding strategies Consult with principal investigators, department heads, center directors on individual proposal development Mentor trainees in their pursuit of training fellowships. Facilitate early career scholars in grantsmanship. Other support for the Associate Dean for Research (10%) Develop and maintain positive relations with regional and national funding agencies Assist the Associate Dean and the Research Director in promotions to potential funders the research, creative interests, innovation and expertise of college faculty Develop and maintain avenues of communication regarding faculty research within and outside the university Assist with the management of shared equipment Serve as ex-officio on the Safety Committee Manage or carry out special projects as requested, and perform other duties as assigned Supervision: None, but may have some project management responsibilities and shared or dotted line supervision. May supervise undergraduate employees. Working Conditions: This position will require periodic travel to work with faculty and staff members on the College of Pharmacy campus in Duluth.

Required Qualifications: BA/BS degree with at least 8 years of related experience or advanced degree with 6 years of related experience, to include at least three years of experience in a similar position in higher-education or nonprofit setting including successful experience identifying and helping faculty secure grant funding. Knowledge of government, non-profit, private funding agencies, foundation and industry funding resources and requirements.  (Examples: NIH, NSF, Gates, professional and disease advocacy societies) Excellent writing and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate information to faculty about funding opportunities that are aligned with their career goals Demonstrated experience in scientific writing and editing. General familiarity with scientific research topics Ability to mine databases and other sources for grant opportunities  Preferred Qualifications: PhD or Master’s degree preferred Knowledge in a field related to one or more of the pharmaceutical sciences including clinical and practice disciplines.   Experience in research regulatory affairs Experience in editing manuscripts, presentations and grant proposals Authorship of peer-reviewed publications Experience in electronic grant submission Understanding of basic accounting and fiscal principles, preferably related to conducting scientific research Experience in assisting with multi-investigator grants such as project grants or training grants Project management skills and experience

Internal Number: 325506

About University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

The University of Minnesota, founded in the belief that all people are enriched by understanding, is dedicated to the advancement of learning and the search for truth; to the sharing of this knowledge through education for a diverse community; and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of the state, the nation, and the world.

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