Team Science and Interdisciplinary Research Facilitator

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Team Science and Research Matchmaking Lead strengthens interdisciplinary collaboration across TAMUS by connecting researchers, facilitating team formation, and advancing large-scale collaborative research initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Four years of experience in research development, team science, facilitation, or strategic partnerships.
• Knowledge of interdisciplinary research ecosystems and federal funding priorities.
• Strong relationship-building and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to independently make decisions.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement team science programs and collaborative research initiatives.
• Identify and connect faculty with complementary expertise across TAMUS institutions.
• Facilitate formation of proposal teams for strategic funding opportunities.
• Organize networking events, research forums, and collaborative workshops.
• Develop researcher expertise databases and collaboration tools.
• Conduct stakeholder engagement and partnership development activities.
• Support convergence research and interdisciplinary center development.
• Provide training on effective team science practices and collaborative leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• competitive health benefits
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor
• additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options
• tuition assistance
• wellness programs to promote work/life balance

What This Job Offers

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