Research Administrator:  Review, negotiate terms and conditions and
prepare research agreements, assist policy development and
implementation. Design, write and edit publications, identify potential
funding sources, assist in grant proposal preparation. Provide computer
system support, database design, system documentation, related duties.
 Minimum qualifications are seven years experience (or equivalent in
education and experience) in academic research administration and
contract negotiation, strong computer, database skills, excellent
communications skills.  Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's
degree and research administration experience in a legal or paralegal
capacity.  Full time position, excellent benefits package.  Submit cover
letter and resume to:
Laurel Barrows
P.O. Box 4034
UCONN Health Center
Farmington CT 06034-4035
An equal opportunity employer

Duties and Responsibilities

Review and negotiate terms and conditions of research agreements with
sponsoring agencies, institutions, and/or corporations.  Prepare
research, consortia, material transfer and confidentiality agreements and
other related documents necessary for the conduct of research.  Interpret
and apply state and federal laws and regulations and UCHC*s policies and
practices.  Assist in the development and implementation of policies
related to research.  Prepare reports.  Educate faculty and
administrative staff about research-related policies and practices.  Act
as a liaison for sponsoring agencies and faculty/staff.

Design, write, and edit research-related publications (including
newletters, flyers, manuals, workbooks).

Identify and transmit potential funding source informaltion to faculty
and staff; conduct computer searches; maintain files on prospective
sponsors of research at UCHC; assist faculty in the preparation of grant
proposals; coordinate with appropriate Storrs personnel special review
and selection process for those grant programs requiring internal
screening and selection..

Provide computer system (network and software) support to department
(i.e. Word, Access, Excel, html, etc.).  Design, implement and
trouble-shoot database operations.  Write system documentation; train
users.