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Requisition Details

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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