Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

As a leader in strategic research development, this role guides the university in its research mission.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree + four years of related experience or Bachelor’s degree + eight years of related experience or 16 years of related experience.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

• Proficient with all the duties and responsibilities of a Research Development Associate IV
• Spearhead grand challenges, moonshots, and similar forms of academic endeavor in the service of real-world problem-solving
• Advise institutional leadership on issues related to research, including providing support for strategic planning, particularly for significant business development opportunities
• Institutional leader in RD, mastery of knowledge of the work/field is of the highest level; broadly trains others in the field
• May contribute as a Pl or Co-I in proposals
• Significant engagement with federal programs, may be called as an expert for Congressional hearings; Sought as an advisor for core portfolio areas to inform national policy
• Significant contacts with major corporate and industry partners in their field
• Is recognized as an expert in own area within the organization.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.