Research Dev Associate II
About The Position
Applicants: use your skills in another way-work in a collaborative, positive Research Administration environment with the opportunity to develop project management, scientific writing, and leadership skills. Be part of a team dedicated to supporting Huntsman Cancer Institute, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, to maximize its potential, excellence, and trajectory toward future goals. This position will report to the Associate Director of Research Development, Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). This position is hybrid. The expectation is in office at least 1 day a week and remote up to 4 days. This may change based on departmental needs. Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve - which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - with impact worldwide. In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree + two years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for one year of related work experience).
- Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
- Analytical, creative, perceptive.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, while maintaining sight of the big picture.
- Conceptual thinker.
- Displays integrity.
- Hardworking, flexible, able to prioritize and to work under a deadline.
- Self-motivated; spots problems and proactively works to craft solutions.
- Extends and receives criticism and feedback thoughtfully.
- Works effectively with a variety of groups of individuals.
- Has a positive attitude; is approachable and generous.
- Strong eye for visual layout.
- Broad grasp of modern science techniques and approaches deriving from personal experience in a lab-based, population-based, or behavioral science setting.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in a life science (PhD, MD, MS), or related/equivalent area; two years of progressively more responsible scientific and/or writing/editorial experience.
- Understanding of scientific funding mechanisms and grant application processes a plus.
- Expertise with office and writing software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, EndNote).
- Basic graphics skills (Adobe Illustrator, InDesign) and an interest in design a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide writing and editorial review of scientific grants and other scientific narratives, including nominations for honorary awards.
- Aid in the development of institutional and multi-project grant proposals by participating as a member of researcher teams.
- Track and manage progress of various projects.
- Maintain high standards for written work, with the goal to produce top-quality products that meet or exceed the guidelines and objectives of funding agencies.
- Provide detailed copy editing of written narratives and presentation slides, with strong attention to grammar, formatting, and style.
- Develop and maintain an awareness of HCI's strategic goals and accomplishments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
