Contract Specialist-Research

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Contract Specialist-Research

Duties: Responsible for helping to draft, negotiate, manage, review and facilitate agreements within the Office for Research and Economic Development, including, but not limited to transactional agreements with industrial partners, national laboratories, private and public entities, state, federal and foreign governments. Leads and assists in the review and negotiation of research contracts (industry, federal and state), including master agreements, grant-related agreements (e.g. sub-award agreements), collaboration agreements, data transfer agreements, material transfer agreements, and non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements. Works directly with external sponsors, research administrators and other external parties involved in all aspects of research. Works closely with internal faculty researchers, principal investigators, and administration with regard to research legal issues and will actively steward industry partners through the University sponsored project process and cultivate strong relationships for continued interaction with University researchers. Reviews a large volume and broad range of agreements with varied regulatory compliance, including, complex federal contracts that require understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations; Intellectual Property issues, HIPAA, FERPA, FISMA and export regulations including ITAR and EAR. Will provide advice and assistance in addressing and efficiently resolving other transaction related issues including contract termination and disputes and other contractual correspondence. Engage with business entities to build strong collegial, professional relationships and interactions and provide broad-based support and resources to faculty, staff, students, and outside entities. Works with faculty researchers, providing guidance, advice, and assistance for all necessary interactions with industry and government sponsors, including coordination with other University offices and departments. Provides significant support to the Director of Research Administration in overall management and administration of responsibilities that relate to grants and contracts within the Office for Research and Economic Development. Reports to the Director of Research Administration and receives general guidance and supervision but is expected to work independently and to be a key contributor and leader within the Office of Research and Economic Development.

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Job no: 508355

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The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
United States 35487
Phone : 205-348-7732
Website : http://www.ua.edu/