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Who we are
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Why Rensselaer? Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's dynamic global community of changemaker including some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity.
Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and an IBM Quantum One computer - the first university-based quantum computer in the U.S.
Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!
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Job Summary
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Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Research and working collaboratively with the Office for Research staff, the Research Development Specialist (RDS) will work with faculty, staff, departments, centers, and programs to pursue research funding opportunities. The RDS will support development of proposals—particularly large or complex proposals in our focus areas of computation, materials and manufacturing, microelectronics, energy and sustainability, life sciences and technology, and fundamental knowledge.
The RDS will develop a working knowledge of funding agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, and Department of Energy and will provide guidance and support in funding agency outreach, team building, and all steps in proposal development, including providing editing and feedback on proposal documents. The RDS will liaise with Research Administration and Finance (RAF) and unit business administrators and support staff to ensure timely submission of proposal packages.
The RDS will build and maintain a database of faculty research areas, develop tools, guidance documents, and training workshops related to proposal development, and support strategic initiatives in the Office for Research.
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Minimum Qualifications
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- Bachelor's Degree
- Three to five years’ experience working in research development including experience developing and editing grant proposals, particularly for federal sponsors.
Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
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Preferred Qualifications
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Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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• Familiarity with submission systems (e.g., Research.gov, Grants.gov) and key requirements for proposals to various agencies.
• Experience in organizing workshops and training events.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and deadline oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multidisciplinary teams in developing proposals.
• Planning, organizing and effective time management skills.
• Ability to analyze Requests for Proposals and distill requirements.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems.
• Experience managing and meeting deadlines for multiple and concurrent projects.
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Shift
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Business Hours: Monday - Friday
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Starting Salary/Rate
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Expected hiring range: $70,000 - $90,000
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
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Application instructions
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Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.
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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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Total Compensation and Benefits Information
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Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).
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Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.
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