Overview

Job Description

The Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center is looking for a Grant Writer who will be primarily responsible for helping diabetes/obesity research investigators address Center and institutional goals in the area to develop large grant applications. This person will be instrumental in helping us identify new funding opportunities, write/coordinate grant applications, build our research base, and will be expected to ensure compliance with University of Kentucky policies and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local regulations. The successful candidate will have the ability to understand, interpret, and research complex and varied regulations; think critically and work collegially to successfully resolve questions and issues for faculty, staff, and colleagues; communicate timely and professionally to a diverse range of individuals; the ability to multitask and prioritize; a strong attention to detail; and a willingness to be a lifelong learner. A strong grant writing knowledge base as well as experience with grant submissions is highly desirable, as well as a strong working knowledge of research regulations

Major Job Responsibilities

Proposal Planning

Proposal Development

Data and Document Management

Professional Development

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred. A strong grant writing knowledge base as well as experience with grant submissions is highly desirable. In addition, a strong working knowledge of research regulations.

Salary

$52,021-85,800/year; Commensurate with experience

Benefits

The University of Kentucky, an academic medical center, has maintained a strong strategic focus on clinical and translational research and has made significant investments in the development and expansion of core research facilities, as well as the ability to strengthen engagement and translation of research.

Being employed at UK means you will be working in an environment that offers diverse rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life balance. To learn more about our exceptional benefits package, please visit: www.uky.edu/HR/benefits. Come join our team to see what makes UK one great place to work!

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.