Team Science and Interdisciplinary Research Facilitator

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System, representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth, and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Four years of experience in research development, team science, facilitation, or strategic partnerships.

Skills

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Defined benefit retirement plan with employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• If applicable, defined contribution retirement plan with employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor.
• Additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

This is a security-sensitive position restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only.