Adjunct Researcher - Physical & Mathematical Sciences - Grant Coach
About The Position
The College of Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences seeks an experienced professional to serve as an Adjunct Faculty Grant Coach. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with innovative faculty members, strengthen the college's research enterprise, and help researchers secure funding for groundbreaking scientific discoveries. The Grant Coach serves as a strategic partner to faculty throughout the proposal development process, helping researchers transform promising ideas into highly competitive grant applications. The successful candidate will work closely with both established and early-career faculty, providing individualized coaching, proposal development support, and guidance on funding strategies. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals who enjoy flexible, collaborative work focused on mentoring researchers, shaping impactful scientific projects, and contributing to the growth of a vibrant research community.
Requirements
- Master's degree required in a STEM-related field.
- At least two years of experience with successful grant proposal submissions (federal, industry or private).
- Must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
Nice To Haves
- PhD preferred.
- The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Responsibilities
- Meet with faculty members one-on-one to discuss the preparation of proposals or anticipated proposals
- Read, review, and edit grant proposals written by faculty as requested
- Work with faculty members to strengthen, revise, or otherwise improve their proposals
- Assist faculty in assessing sponsoring agency feedback in preparation for proposal resubmissions
- Coach faculty, especially new faculty members, on the grant-writing process
- Assist faculty in searching for applicable funding opportunities
- Prepare presentations and present on a variety of research development topics
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Career Level
Mid Level
