Job Details

Research Dev Associate III

Position Number: 6418156
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Research Dev Associate III

Job Summary

The research lab of Dr. Corrine Voils, housed within the Division of Epidemiology within the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah, invites applications for a scientist to join a large and growing research program focused on behavioral interventions for weight management. Dr. Voils' research program involves collaborations with universities and VA medical centers across the United States, with multiple studies funded by the NIH and VA. The selected candidate will identify research problems, design research studies, write grant proposals, participate in research dissemination initiatives, provide one-on-one training and research mentorship to research staff and students, and prepare research results for presentation to professional organizations, and submitting manuscripts for publication.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with faculty and administrators to pro-actively identify funding opportunities aligned with academic research areas.
Write and edit clear, compelling, and technically accurate proposals, letters of intent, narratives, and supporting documents for grant submissions.
Coordinate the grant application process, including pre-submission peer reviews proposal drafts, timelines, and submission requirements.
Assist with post-award reporting and communications to funding agencies as needed.
Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.
Stay up to date on trends and best practices in grant writing, academic funding, and compliance.
Develop templates and maintain a library of successful proposals and standard language for common information (e.g., facilities, mission, etc.).
Contribute significantly to writing manuscripts and abstracts and presenting research results at local, regional and national scientific meetings.
Participate in or lead weekly team meetings.
Spearhead strategic research initiatives by acting as a key partner to form strategic direction and guide initiatives.

This job description 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.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree or Bachelor's degree + four years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

PhD in social science, public health, or related field.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42646B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Employees must reside in the state of Utah but might have the opportunity to work a hybrid (in-office and remote) work schedule.
Department: 00952 - Division of Epidemiology
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 60,700 to 109,649
Close Date: 10/28/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/186204