Posting DetailsPosition Information
Fiscal Year Position Title Associate Director of Research Development
Classification Title Associate Director
Department Family Medicine
Posting Number R260119
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63818
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment TermSalary Grade E.6
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary The Primary Care Research Institute (PCRI), based in the Department of Family Medicine, is seeking an
Associate Director of Research Development responsible for expanding funding opportunities by identifying and disseminating funding opportunities, coordinating proposal development and submission activities, supporting investigators and community partners in developing competitive proposals, and facilitating grant submissions that advance PCRI's research mission.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:- Identifies, evaluates, and disseminates funding opportunities aligned with investigator, departmental, clinical, and community partner priorities, and provides recommendations based on sponsor priorities, competitiveness, and funding requirements.
- Leads the coordination of proposal development efforts among PCRI principal investigators and their teams by supporting project design, proposal framing, proposal writing and editing, and the development of competitive funding applications.
- Collaborates with investigators, the Director of Finance and Research Administration, the Department Administrator, and community partners to support project planning, proposal budgets, budget justifications, and other components necessary for proposal development.
- Coordinates the preparation, assembly, review, and submission of grant and contract proposals, ensuring alignment with sponsor requirements, submission guidelines, and compliance expectations.
- Assists in identifying and facilitating partnerships that support competitive funding opportunities and project development.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in business administration, management, education, public health, epidemiology, or research related field
- Five years qualified experience in health planning, grant development, or research required.
- Experience must include demonstrated people skills.
- Working understanding of research design principles.
Preferred Qualifications - Master's Degree in business administration, management, education, public health, epidemiology, or research related field.
- Ten years qualified experience in grant writing.
Physical DemandsDriving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range $75,000 - $90,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Campus Downtown Campus
Posting AlertsSpecial Instructions SummaryIs a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check NotificationContact Information
Contact's Name Alexandria Wilson
Contact's PronounsContact's Title Department Administrator
Contact's Email [email protected] Contact's Phone 716-887-2553
Posting Dates
Posted 08/12/2026
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 10/05/2026
References
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