Director of Research Development

NSOE Director of Research Development & Administration

The Director of Research Development & Administration (Director of RD&A) provides senior-level leadership on all research initiatives within and related to the Nicholas School of the Environment (NSOE) at Duke University.

Reporting to the Dean, this position also works in conjunction with and reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Research and Doctoral Programs to administer and manage the research affairs of the NSOE, providing strategic guidance.

The Director of RD&A develops, plans and implements activities in support of NSOE research projects funded through grants and contracts, providing guidance and shepherding proposals from conception to completion. The Director of RD&A is responsible for growing and maintaining a robust library of funding opportunities for the NSOE research community, i.e., faculty, postdoctoral research staff, and doctoral students, a valuable resource for the NSOE community.

A member of the Dean's Operations Management Group and NSOE's Research Support Council, the Director of RD&A collaborates closely with school leadership to achieve the school's goals and further its mission.

A Bachelor's Degree is required, and an advanced degree with a demonstrable understanding and familiarity of a broad range of science and technical subject matter within the environmental sciences is desired.

Seven years of experience working with extramural grants and contracts, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

To see the detailed job description and apply, visit https://careers.duke.edu/job-invite/229374/.