Research Development Strategist

| Classification Title: | Research Development Strategist I | | --- | --- | | Classification Minimum Requirements: | Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. | | --- | --- | | Job Description: | The UF Health Cancer Institute is the 72nd NCI designated cancer center and the only one at a public university in the State of Florida. As a matrix cancer center, we span all of the University of Florida's 16 colleges, pulling together a world-class, multi-disciplinary membership of over 350 faculty and 150 staff to address the challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve as we work together to find a cure. As a **Research Development Strategist** at the UF Health Cancer Institute (UFHCI), you will be responsible for providing high-quality and timely scientific writing support to UFHCI members, faculty, staff, trainees, and other relevant groups. In your new role you will be responsible for the following: Collaborate with investigators and research administration staff to develop, edit, proofread, and prepare complex grant proposals, progress reports, and other research documents, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and submission requirements. Provide scientific writing and editorial support for manuscripts, publications, standard operating procedures, and research-related communications while maintaining consistency, accuracy, and adherence to journal and sponsor formatting standards. Maintain scientific productivity data by tracking publications, updating faculty biosketches, supporting research metrics reporting, and assisting with documentation required for institutional and national reporting. Partner with faculty and leadership to develop scientific presentations, posters, and other materials that effectively communicate research accomplishments and support Cancer Institute initiatives. This is a professional-level scientific writing and research administration position, ideal for candidates with experience in scientific or medical writing, grant proposal development, research administration, or biomedical research support. A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview. | | --- | --- | | Expected Salary: | $60,000 - $70,000 This is a TEAMS position, and is eligible for a suite of [excellent benefits, retirement options, and paid leave](https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits/eligibility/staff-teams). **About the City of Gainesville** Home to the University of Florida, one of the nation's top public universities, Gainesville offers vibrant academic and healthcare communities alongside an affordable cost of living, no state income tax, and mild winters. Enjoy the outdoors with over 30 miles of bike trails, freshwater springs, and numerous water activities, plus easy access to beaches and world-class theme parks. Gainesville combines historic charm with modern amenities, including a great school system, a lively downtown, and farmers' markets and craft breweries. Discover professional growth and quality of life in Gainesville—where community, innovation, and work-life balance meet! For more information, check out: [The Guide to Greater Gainesville](https://guidetogreatergainesville.com/) and [Explore Gainesville in 60 seconds](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_7nUKAFanM). | | --- | --- | | Required Qualifications: | Knowledge/Experience: Experience supporting research, scientific, academic, or healthcare-related projects through writing, editing, data analysis, or project coordination. Experience preparing, reviewing, or managing complex documents while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. Skills/Abilities: Excellent scientific, technical, and professional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail. Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Proficiency with Microsoft Offic…