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Grant Writer

About the Opportunity

About the Institute:

Do you want to be part of an exciting new Institute focused on the fusion of human and machine intelligence into working AI solutions?

We are launching a pioneering research and innovation hub in AI-one that will shape the way humans and machines collaborate. Led by Dr. Usama Fayyad, the Institute for Experiential AI (EAI) is built around the challenges and opportunities made possible by human-machine collaboration. The institute provides a framework to design, implement, and scale AI-driven technologies in ways that make a true difference to society. Our ability to respond to the needs of making AI work in real problems will also require training and building a workforce that is AI-capable.

Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus - we believe the experiential aspects involved in solving applied problems in AI can drive novel research as well as educational experiences.

The Culture:

At the Institute for Experiential AI (EAI) we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do. Working at the Institute offers unique opportunities and environment . This is the right place for you if you're curious, motivated by the future of technology and want to be part of a unique community that works on high-impact science, business, educational, and societal problems

Summary:

As a member of the EAI, you will be working closely with our faculty team on providing writing and editing services for grants. The successful candidate will effectively collaborate with academia and various funding institutions to effectively submit proposals and proactively source opportunities to participate in grant competitions.

Responsibilities:

• Act as leverage to our faculty members to provide editing and writing support for funding opportunity proposals with agencies (NSF, NIH, DoD and other funding agencies)
  
• Organize and develop funding proposals including writing, budgeting, and proposal submission
  
• Proactively share suitable grant opportunities related to our faculty expertise and goals and proposes grant opportunities
  
• Develops a yearly calendar of applications for grant opportunities
  
• Helps identify funding opportunities paired with expertise within the EAI faculty
  
• Establishes a procedure manual for grant submissions and best practices
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or advanced degree in science, engineering, computer science or related fields of studies strongly preferred
  
• Minimum of 2 years in grant-writing experience in an academic setting with knowledge of federal grant guidelines and grant budgets preferred
  
• Experience with NSF grant process and guidelines a must
  
• Ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely (written and verbal)
  
• Experience and ability in technical writing (writing and editing technical documents)
  
• Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously
  
• Ability to effectively form close partnerships with our faculty team and government agencies
  

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

40% - Act as leverage to our faculty members and other stakeholders to provide editing and writing support for funding opportunity proposals with agencies (NSF, NIH, DoD and other funding agencies)

40% - Organize and develop funding proposals including writing, budgeting, and proposal submission

20% - Proactively share suitable grant opportunities related to our faculty expertise and goals and proposes grant opportunities. Develops a yearly calendar of applications for grant opportunities. Helps identify funding opportunities paired with expertise within the EAI faculty. Establishes a procedure manual for grant submissions and best practices

Location:

Boston or Greater Boston area preferred. Pending qualifications other geographical areas may be considered.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


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