Team Science and Interdisciplinary Research Facilitator

Texas A&M University System Offices, Research Development Office – College Station, Texas

About the role

The Team Science and Research Matchmaking Lead strengthens interdisciplinary collaboration across the Texas A&M University System (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.
• Knowledge of interdisciplinary research ecosystems and federal funding priorities.
• Strong relationship-building and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to independently make decisions and multi-task.
• Ability to 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).
• Defined contribution retirement plan with employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor (if applicable).
• 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.