Grant Writer, Biosciences

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Grant Writer, Biosciences
Job Number: 2024678
Location: San Marcos
Department: Asst VP for Research Development
Recruitment Type: Open to All
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: $6,250.00 + Commensurate with Experience
Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in science, engineering, humanities, or technical writing.
• Three years of full-time grant writing experience.
• Advanced writing, editing, and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in communication techniques relevant to health and biosciences.
• Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and collaborative endeavors.
• Knowledge specific to the funding and compliance landscape for health and biosciences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in science, engineering, humanities, or technical writing.
• Five years of full-time grant writing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and synthesize faculty research.
• Demonstrated experience developing, delivering, and evaluating trainings and workshops for professionals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Job Description:
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Research Development, the Biosciences Grant Writer will support sponsored research initiatives by co-writing and developing grant proposals for academic researchers in the health and bioscience fields. This role will focus on collaboration with academic researchers to support their work and produce high-quality, competitive proposals, and will develop and implement training for researchers in grantsmanship. Other duties may include process development, data tracking, program administration, and similar responsibilities as assigned.



Job Duties:

• Co-write and co-develop biosciences-related proposals for funding to be submitted to private and public sponsors.
• Create and implement workshops and trainings in grantsmanship.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders who support the research enterprise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:

• This position supports academic researchers and does not conduct independent research.
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
• This position is eligible for 50% remote work after an initial training period.
• In your Cover Letter, please explain how you meet the required qualifications for this position.
• In your List of References, please include references that can speak to your abilities as a grant writer.

Job Open Date: 08/08/2024
Job Close Date: 08/22/2024
Open Until Filled: No
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:
You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.

Legal and Required Notices:
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/48411 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.


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