Research Proposal Development Officer

Overview

The Research Proposal Development Officer will assist Tulane National Biomedical Research Center (TNBRC) faculty and trainees in the preparation and submission of grant and contract proposals for biomedical research, including proposals for work to be performed by TNBRC faculty and those in collaboration with other investigators. This position is responsible for identifying funding opportunities, coordinating and managing the proposal development process, drafting supporting documents, and editing the components of a proposal.

The position will assist with proposals by faculty and partners outside of TNBRC as needed. The Officer, Research Proposal Development, serves an important and highly visible role in a demanding, fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

Based on the description, responsibilities include:

• Assist in the preparation and submission of grant and contract proposals for biomedical research for TNBRC faculty and trainees, including proposals involving collaborations with other investigators.
• Identify funding opportunities and coordinate and manage the proposal development process.
• Draft supporting documents and edit proposal components.
• Assist with proposals by faculty and partners outside of TNBRC as needed.
• Work in a demanding, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a high degree of visibility.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; highly proficient editing ability.
• Independence, initiative, and strong organizational skills.
• Highly proficient in research and analytical skills.
• Ability to recognize administrative challenges, negotiate issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines.
• Ability to work cooperatively/effectively with others of various personalities, education and backgrounds.
• Excellent computer skills; high level of fluency in word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills needed to present and communicate effectively with all levels of management; a high degree of professionalism.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed.

• Master's Degree and three years of successful science grant writing experience or related experience in a science communication field, including extensive writing and administrative expertise.
• Bachelor’s Degree and six years of successful science grant writing experience or related experience in a science communication field, including extensive writing and administrative expertise.

• Experience in academic, non-profit, or biomedical industry environments preferred.