Director, Research Development

## Director, Research Development Apply locations:
Bryan, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-094301
** Job Title
** Director, Research Development
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University System Offices
** Department
* * Center for Applied Communications and Networks
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Bryan, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
** The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options;

tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.
** Salary:
** Commensurate with experience.
** Job Description

Summary:

** The Director of Research Development for the Texas A&M Center for Applied Communications and Network (CACN), under general direction, provides leadership for the development of research and business opportunities for the center.  As a member of the center’s leadership team, this position also provides input to and helps to execute the center’s research and business activities, strategic planning and development, and program administration.
** Responsibilities:**- Leads the development of strategic relationships with potential research sponsors, research partners, vendors, and commercial customers to create new opportunities for the center.

- Monitors solicitations (RFIs, RFPs, etc.) for opportunities appropriate for the center and leads the preparation of research and commercial proposals, including solution narratives, statements of work, budgets, and schedules, as appropriate for the opportunity.

- Serves as PI, Co-PI, or collaborator on research and commercial projects, as appropriate for the project.

- Performs outreach, including presentations and speaking engagements at conferences, authoring publications, and supporting other marketing efforts.

- Serves as a liaison with academic and non-academic units of the University as assigned.  - Represent the center to State and Federal agencies, private organizations, partners, collaborators, and key industry groups as assigned.  - Serve as an advisor/consultant to the university community regarding matters relating to center operations, as appropriate as assigned.  - Stays abreast of developments in the technical fields related to the work performed by the Center.

- Participates in training and professional development sessions.  - Publishes articles in trade and professional journals as appropriate.  - May supervise other proposal development personnel.

- Forms and leads collaborative teams to respond to research proposals.

- Prepares research and commercial proposals, including problem and solution narratives, statements of work, budgets, and schedules.

- Develops technical requirements and system designs for conducting research.  - Participates in funded projects as a PI, Co-PI, or collaborator as appropriate for each project.  - Leads interaction with sponsors, collaborators, contractors, as appropriate for each project.  - Conducts research, executes deliverables, and produces required reports and artifacts as appropriate for each project.

- Attends and presents at conferences.  - Publishes articles in trade and professional journals as appropriate.  - May represent the center to the University, State and Federal agencies, and industry associations.  - May serve on US…