Research Development Associate

Details

Open Date 09/18/2026

Requisition Number PRN
46245B

Job Title Research Development Associate

Working Title Research Development Associate

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P4 - Advanced

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area U of U Health
- Academics

Department 01488 - Health Research Admin Office

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $63,775-$90,000

Close Date 12/18/2026

Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time)

The University of Utah Health Research Office (HSRO) seeks a Research Development Associate (Research Development Associate II/ III /IV, depending on qualifications) to coordinate and support a broad portfolio of research development activities across the HSRO Research Program Development Team. The position will provide day-to-day management of a designated strategic research initiative; help implement an institutional framework for identifying, prioritizing, and supporting honorific award nominations;

support large research grant proposal development; support select workshops and events; and strengthen the operating systems that keep the team’s work moving.

As a central member of the team, the Research Development Associate will work with faculty, initiative leaders, staff, and campus partners to translate priorities into organized work plans, coordinate people and information, communicate next steps, and deliver high-quality materials. The role is well suited to a resourceful professional who combines strong project coordination, communication, writing, relationship-building, attention to detail, and strong interest in academic research.

The Research Development Associate will report to the Senior Director of Research Program Development and will contribute flexibly to emerging and ongoing priorities across the HSRO. This position must be available for an in-person schedule per university policies, including occasional early-morning and evening activities associated with our office’s in-person workshops and events.

HSRO strengthens programs, departments, and colleges within University of Utah Health by providing strategic planning, decision support, goal setting, administrative and programmatic expertise, and program development. The Research Program Development Team helps develop and implement strategic research initiatives and other activities that build institutional research capacity. We prioritize team well-being, active collaboration, and a positive and supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth.

Coordinate and support a variety of strategic and capacity-building activities to enable and enhance research efforts at the University. Perform tasks related to strategic research advancement, communicate research opportunities, and enhance collaboration. Assist with administrative functions for complex proposals, support data collection and reporting needs, and format and copy-edit documents. Disseminate grant opportunities, provide proposal-related metrics, organize events and seminars, and support community-building operations.

Resolve varied problems requiring analysis and creativity while developing specialized skills through training and experience.

Strategic Research Initiative…