Associate Director, Research AdministrationUniversity of Florida • Gainesville, Florida, United States
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Associate Director, Research Administration
University of Florida
- Gainesville, Florida, United States
- Gainesville, Florida, United States
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Associate Director, Research Administration
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience.
Job Description:
Research Program Development & Execution
* Lead development of applied research programs aligned with ARNS Lab core technical areas, including AI-enabled systems engineering, microelectronics and hardware security, space and radiation-tolerant systems, advanced materials, and biosecurity.
* Translate sponsor priorities and mission needs into executable research concepts and program plans.
* Coordinate faculty engagement across UF to assemble interdisciplinary teams aligned with sponsor-driven opportunities.
* Support early-stage program planning for secure research activities in coordination with security and compliance leadership.
* Participate in planning of the laboratory physical space and critical technology capabilities
Proposal Development & Capture Support
* Support and, where appropriate, lead the development of complex, multi-investigator proposals, white papers, RFIs, and concept papers for federal sponsors, including DoD and Intelligence Community partners.
* Provide strategic input on proposal framing, technical narratives, teaming structures, and alignment with sponsor mission priorities.
* Coordinate proposal timelines, inputs, and reviews in collaboration with UF Research, Sponsored Research, and Contracts offices.
* Assist in developing reusable proposal materials, technical capability descriptions, and standard content for ARNS Lab submissions.
Sponsor, Industry, and Partner Engagement
* Support engagement with government sponsors, defense primes, and small businesses to identify collaboration opportunities and shape future programs.
* Participate in meetings, briefings, and site visits with external partners as a representative of the ARNS Lab.
* Help structure collaborative research models, including partnerships, consortia, CRADAs, and MOUs, in coordination with ARNS Lab leadership.
* Serve as a bridge between external partners and internal UF research capabilities.
Strategic Planning & Internal Coordination
* Support the Executive Director in refining and updating the ARNS Lab's short- and long-term research strategy.
* Assist in defining research priorities, sequencing program growth, and identifying capability gaps.
* Coordinate with internal UF partners (UF Research, Compliance, Security, HR, Communications) to ensure research programs are executable and compliant.
* Contribute to internal planning documents, briefings, and leadership updates.
Expected Salary:
Commensurate with Education and Experience.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Preferred:
* Experience supporting or managing federally funded research programs, particularly within the national security, defense, or intelligence domains.
* Demonstrated experience with proposal development for DoD, IC, or other federal sponsors.
* Familiarity with applied research environments, systems engineering, or technology transition.
* Experience with DoD or other government contracting mechanisms
* Strong strategic thinking, writing, and communication skills.
* Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, evolving organizational environment.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, applicants mut provide a cover letter, resume and list of professional references.
A criminal background check is required.
This is not a remote work position, and it is located on the University of Florida's main campus in Gainesville, FL.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: No
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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