Research Development Officer

Cornell University • Ithaca, MI

7d • $72,209 - $82,644 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Research Development Officer to advance strategic research funding opportunities and strengthen proposal development services across the College. The role works closely with faculty, College leadership, and research administration partners to identify funding opportunities, develop competitive proposal strategies, and build interdisciplinary teams capable of pursuing new funding streams. The Officer also provides training, resources, and consultation to support faculty pursuing major, multi-investigator, and other high-value external funding opportunities. Through partnerships across Cornell and with external collaborators, the position helps expand and diversify the College’s externally sponsored research portfolio.

This is a hybrid position located in Ithaca, New York, with the ability to work remotely two days per week. Regular business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., although the schedule may change to meet business needs and may require early mornings, evenings, weekends, University holidays, and scheduled breaks. The role is listed under the University Job Title Research Administration Specialist, Administration job family, Level F, and has a stated pay range of $72,209 to $82,644. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3–5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong scientific, medical, or veterinary writing skills and experience preparing and submitting external grant proposals.
• Knowledge of research development and the proposal process, including familiarity with sponsoring agencies, electronic research administration systems, program priorities, policies, and deadlines.
• Ability to identify emerging funding opportunities, evaluate program announcements, and develop effective proposal strategies and timelines in collaboration with faculty and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to build multidisciplinary teams and establish productive partnerships with faculty and colleagues across the College of Veterinary Medicine and Cornell.
• Proven success leading research or clinical projects, with strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, exercise sound judgment, and provide service-oriented support in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree, PhD, or DVM in agriculture or life sciences.
• Research experience or experience managing a research operation, preferably in an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Advance strategic research funding initiatives by identifying high-value funding opportunities, developing proposal strategies, and aligning research concepts with current and emerging College of Veterinary Medicine priorities.
• Partner with faculty and leadership to develop competitive proposals, assemble interdisciplinary teams, establish timelines, and coordinate proposal development activities.
• Develop research development resources and training to strengthen faculty expertise in proposal development and increase participation in major, early-career, training-grant, and other targeted funding opportunities.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships across Cornell and with external organizations to identify research expertise, develop interdisciplinary opportunities, and expand the College’s external funding portfolio.
• Provide training, resources, and consultation to faculty pursuing major, multi-investigator, and other high-value external funding opportunities.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid vacation.
• Thirteen additional holiday days and two floating holidays.
• Employer-provided benefits program, including comprehensive health care options.
• Access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
• Generous retirement contributions.
• Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program.
• Tuition Aid for external education.
• Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level