Associate Director of Research Development

Based in the Department of Family Medicine, the Primary Care Research Institute (PCRI) is seeking an Associate Director of Research Development to expand funding opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, evaluates, and disseminates funding opportunities aligned with investigator, departmental, clinical, and community partner priorities; provides recommendations based on sponsor priorities, competitiveness, and funding requirements.
• Leads the coordination of proposal development efforts among PCRI principal investigators and their teams by supporting project design, proposal framing, proposal writing and editing, and the development of competitive funding applications.
• Collaborates with investigators, the Director of Finance and Research Administration, the Department Administrator, and community partners to support project planning, proposal budgets, budget justifications, and other components necessary for proposal development.
• Coordinates the preparation, assembly, review, and submission of grant and contract proposals, ensuring alignment with sponsor requirements, submission guidelines, and compliance expectations.
• Assists in identifying and facilitating partnerships that support competitive funding opportunities and project development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Opportunity to be part of the University at Buffalo community.