Grant Writer, Biosciences

Texas State University - San Marcos, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - San Marcos, TX

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Grant Writer for Biosciences at Texas State University will support sponsored research initiatives by co-writing and developing grant proposals for academic researchers in the health and biosciences fields. This role emphasizes collaboration with researchers to produce high-quality, competitive proposals and includes developing and implementing training for researchers in grantsmanship. The position also involves process development, data tracking, and program administration as needed.

Responsibilities

• Co-write and co-develop biosciences-related proposals for funding to be submitted to private and public sponsors.
• Create and implement workshops and trainings in grantsmanship.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders who support the research enterprise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in science, engineering, humanities, or technical writing.
• Three years of full-time grant writing experience.
• Advanced writing, editing, and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in communication techniques relevant to health and biosciences.
• Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and collaborative endeavors.
• Knowledge specific to the funding and compliance landscape for health and biosciences.

Nice-to-haves

• Doctoral degree in science, engineering, humanities, or technical writing.
• Five years of full-time grant writing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and synthesize faculty research.
• Demonstrated experience developing, delivering, and evaluating trainings and workshops for professionals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Amazing health insurance with various coverage options starting your first day of employment, with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for dependents.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days.
• Excellent work-life balance resources including mother and family-friendly resources and a comprehensive FREE wellness program.
• Great professional development opportunities including workshops, training, online learning, and reimbursement for academic courses.
• An inclusive community with many social networks offered on and off-campus.
• Retirement plans including TRS pension and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions.