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The research development specialist has major responsibility for individual and interdisciplinary research team proposals. Primary liaison between Pre-Award and the investigator/team and provides direct support for proposal preparation to the investigator/team. Researches and communicates funding opportunities based on specific investigator/team criteria. Facilitates collaborations across disciplines. Assists researchers/teams in developing long-term funding plan/strategy based on investigators/teams research agenda/career goals. Provides guidance to investigators/teams on strategic approaches to funding calls based on analysis of funding call and agency priorities. Develops project management plan for investigators/teams to meet proposal deadlines and advises investigators/teams on university/agency submission requirements including issues of compliance. Provides technical editing and reviews written materials. Develops proposal materials related to standard elements such as management plans, educational outreach, technology transfer, and data management to include editing for format, page length, and coherence. Works with investigators/teams to develop comprehensive budgets that support the research needs based on the research plans and sponsor guidelines. Reviews/negotiates agreements and subcontracts.  Develops and presents investigator events such as trainings, presentations, and other activities on a variety of research-related topics. #Master¿s degree and one year of relevant experience OR Bachelor¿s Degree and two years of relevant experience.