Research Development Strategist

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The UF Health Cancer Institute is the 72nd NCI designated cancer center and the only one at a public university in the State of Florida. As a matrix cancer center, we span all of the University of Florida's 16 colleges, pulling together a world-class, multi-disciplinary membership of over 350 faculty and 150 staff to address the challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve as we work together to find a cure. As a Research Development Strategist at the UF Health Cancer Institute (UFHCI), you will be responsible for providing high-quality and timely scientific writing support to UFHCI members, faculty, staff, trainees, and other relevant groups. In your new role you will be responsible for the following: Collaborate with investigators and research administration staff to develop, edit, proofread, and prepare complex grant proposals, progress reports, and other research documents, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and submission requirements. Provide scientific writing and editorial support for manuscripts, publications, standard operating procedures, and research-related communications while maintaining consistency, accuracy, and adherence to journal and sponsor formatting standards. Maintain scientific productivity data by tracking publications, updating faculty biosketches, supporting research metrics reporting, and assisting with documentation required for institutional and national reporting. Partner with faculty and leadership to develop scientific presentations, posters, and other materials that effectively communicate research accomplishments and support Cancer Institute initiatives. This is a professional-level scientific writing and research administration position, ideal for candidates with experience in scientific or medical writing, grant proposal development, research administration, or biomedical research support. A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience supporting research, scientific, academic, or healthcare-related projects through writing, editing, data analysis, or project coordination.
Experience preparing, reviewing, or managing complex documents while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Excellent scientific, technical, and professional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the ability to work with data and document management systems.
Appropriate professional certification in professional writing, pre-award administration, or similar areas of practice (eg. through AMWA, RACC, etc.) is required at the earliest of 12 months from hire or eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Experience with grant proposal development, scientific manuscript preparation, publication submission, and research reporting.
Direct research experience or training, including familiarity with academic research methods, sponsor requirements, and the biomedical research environment.
Experience analyzing scientific data, managing document versions, and supporting multidisciplinary research initiatives.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet demanding deadlines.
Collaborative and resourceful, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with investigators, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
Forward-thinking, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement, sound judgment, and exceptional customer service.
Professional and discreet when handling confidential information and sensitive research materials.
Demonstrated ability to develop, edit, and finalize complex scientific documents, proposals, and publications while ensuring compliance with sponsor and journal requirements.
Strong quantitative, analytical, and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate findings effectively.
Experience with reference management software, Adobe Creative Suite, graphics or publishing software, databases, or web-based research tools.
Proven project management, meeting facilitation, and collaboration skills with the ability to drive projects to successful completion across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with investigators and research administration staff to develop, edit, proofread, and prepare complex grant proposals, progress reports, and other research documents, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and submission requirements.
Provide scientific writing and editorial support for manuscripts, publications, standard operating procedures, and research-related communications while maintaining consistency, accuracy, and adherence to journal and sponsor formatting standards.
Maintain scientific productivity data by tracking publications, updating faculty biosketches, supporting research metrics reporting, and assisting with documentation required for institutional and national reporting.
Partner with faculty and leadership to develop scientific presentations, posters, and other materials that effectively communicate research accomplishments and support Cancer Institute initiatives.