Job Posting Title:
Research Development Officer or Research Development Associate, Physical Sciences and Engineering (depending on qualifications)
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Hiring Department:
Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer
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Earliest Start Date:
Ongoing
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Job Details:
General Notes
The mission of the Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors (OVPR) is to foster the expansion of the scale, quality, and impact of scholarly endeavors at UT Austin. We are committed to building capacity, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and lowering the barriers and burden involved in scientific and creative inquiry through the development of an investigator-focused infrastructure that supports the needs of UT Austin's research enterprise.
UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
- Retirement contributions
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid holidays
Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.
Purpose
Assists the OVPR portfolio, colleges and organized research units across the University with identifying, developing and acquiring external funding for research, scholarship and creative activity in the physical sciences and engineering. Develops strategies to increase external funding from key sponsors to the University.
Responsibilities
- As a member of the OVPR Research Development team, reporting to the Executive Director for Research Development, provide comprehensive proposal development services to small or large teams of principal investigators (PIs) pursuing external research funding. Special emphasis is placed on U.S. Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Transportation, and other major STEM sponsors. Proposal development duties include obtaining competitive intelligence on funding programs; facilitating PI team building and ideation; substantive editing of proposal sections; and organizing external reviews of proposals. Work cooperatively with grant/contract specialists, a competitive intelligence officer, graphic design support and other members of the OVPR Research Development team in pursuit of these objectives.
- Produce content for and lead periodic proposal development lectures or workshops that provide strategic guidance to PIs pursuing physical sciences and engineering funding. Map UT’s historical successes with sponsors using agency and university sponsored projects data. Leverage these data, combined with input from relevant PIs and colleges, to identify and implement strategies for increasing PIs’ competitiveness in pursuing external funding.
- Contribute to the overall success of the OVPR Research Development team by performing other duties as assigned. An RD Associate would receive mentorship from OVPR RD Officers and work to develop a core Research Development skillset that is translatable across many facets of the physical sciences and engineering research spectrum.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and familiarity with major federal/private funders of physical science and engineering research, as evidenced by contributions to proposals for these funders.
- Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
To enter the role at the RD Officer level candidates must possess all the above qualifications as well as:
- 5 or more years' experience in research development with a track record of developing or writing successfully funded research grants for NSF, DOE or other STEM sponsors.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in a physical science or engineering discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage program delivery involving university faculty participants.
- Ability to distill complex research and scholarly concepts into simple terms that convey impact to general audiences.
- Experience with Microsoft SharePoint platform.
Salary Range
For the RD Officer level: $115,000 + depending on qualifications
For the RD Associate level: $85,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- May work around standard office conditions
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity
Required Materials
Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
- A writing sample will be required for applicants who pass the initial phone screening.
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position may have the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, dependent upon the job profile you qualify for, and subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
