| Job Description: | Research Program Development & Execution - Lead development of applied research programs aligned with ARNS Lab core technical areas, including AI-enabled systems engineering, microelectronics and hardware security, space and radiation-tolerant systems, advanced materials, and biosecurity.
- Translate sponsor priorities and mission needs into executable research concepts and program plans.
- Coordinate faculty engagement across UF to assemble interdisciplinary teams aligned with sponsor-driven opportunities.
- Support early-stage program planning for secure research activities in coordination with security and compliance leadership.
- Participate in planning of the laboratory physical space and critical technology capabilities
Proposal Development & Capture Support - Support and, where appropriate, lead the development of complex, multi-investigator proposals, white papers, RFIs, and concept papers for federal sponsors, including DoD and Intelligence Community partners.
- Provide strategic input on proposal framing, technical narratives, teaming structures, and alignment with sponsor mission priorities.
- Coordinate proposal timelines, inputs, and reviews in collaboration with UF Research, Sponsored Research, and Contracts offices.
- Assist in developing reusable proposal materials, technical capability descriptions, and standard content for ARNS Lab submissions.
Sponsor, Industry, and Partner Engagement - Support engagement with government sponsors, defense primes, and small businesses to identify collaboration opportunities and shape future programs.
- Participate in meetings, briefings, and site visits with external partners as a representative of the ARNS Lab.
- Help structure collaborative research models, including partnerships, consortia, CRADAs, and MOUs, in coordination with ARNS Lab leadership.
- Serve as a bridge between external partners and internal UF research capabilities.
Strategic Planning & Internal Coordination - Support the Executive Director in refining and updating the ARNS Lab’s short- and long-term research strategy.
- Assist in defining research priorities, sequencing program growth, and identifying capability gaps.
- Coordinate with internal UF partners (UF Research, Compliance, Security, HR, Communications) to ensure research programs are executable and compliant.
- Contribute to internal planning documents, briefings, and leadership updates.
Lead DIU sponsored Innovating for Defense program - Serve as the program champion for UF’s Innovating for Defense program and develop a strategy for execution locally at UF and across the state university system (SUS).
- Interface with DIU stakeholders and Program Director and lead program administration.
- Participate in sourcing student projects from National Security stakeholders.
- Interface with student groups to advance innovative products, prototype and concepts.
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| Preferred: | - Experience supporting or managing federally funded research programs, particularly within the national security, defense, or intelligence domains.
- Demonstrated experience with proposal development for DoD, IC, or other federal sponsors.
- Familiarity with applied research environments, systems engineering, or technology transition.
- Experience with DoD or other government contracting mechanisms
- Strong strategic thinking, writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, evolving organizational environment.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: | In order to be considered, applicants mut provide a cover letter, resume and list of professional references. A criminal background check is required. This is not a remote work position, and it is located on the University of Florida's main campus in Gainesville, FL. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. |
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