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How much do research development associate jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for research development associate in Tucson, AZ is $50,505.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,200.00 and $56,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a research development associate typically collaborate with faculty and research teams to support grant proposals?

As a Research Development Associate, you'll work closely with faculty, principal investigators, and research teams to identify funding opportunities, develop competitive grant proposals, and ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor guidelines. This often involves facilitating brainstorming sessions, coordinating interdisciplinary collaborations, and providing feedback on proposal drafts. You'll also serve as a liaison between researchers and administrative offices, helping to streamline the submission process and enhance the overall quality of proposals.

What is the difference between Research Development Associate vs Research Coordinator?

AspectResearch Development AssociateResearch Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in relevant field, research experienceBachelor's or Master's, often with project management skills
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, academic institutions, industry R&DResearch sites, labs, academic or healthcare settings
Employer & IndustryUniversities, biotech, pharma, research institutesHospitals, universities, research organizations
Primary FocusSupporting research development, grant writing, proposal preparationManaging research projects, data collection, compliance

The Research Development Associate primarily focuses on supporting research initiatives through grant writing and proposal development, while the Research Coordinator manages the day-to-day operations of research projects, including data collection and compliance. Both roles require research experience and are common in academic and industry research settings, but they differ in their core responsibilities and focus areas.

What is a research development associate?

Research Development Associates are professionals who support the development, coordination, and management of research projects, typically within universities, research institutes, or large organizations. Their responsibilities often include identifying funding opportunities, assisting with grant proposal preparation, fostering research collaborations, and ensuring compliance with funding agency guidelines. They serve as a bridge between researchers and administrative offices, helping to maximize research productivity and funding success. Research Development Associates play a key role in advancing institutional research goals and facilitating interdisciplinary initiatives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a research development associate?

To thrive as a Research Development Associate, you need expertise in grant writing, project management, and research methodologies, often supported by a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with funding databases, proposal submission systems, and data analysis tools is typically required. Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills help build relationships with researchers and manage complex projects. These skills ensure effective acquisition of research funding and successful coordination of research initiatives.
What are the most commonly searched types of Research Development jobs in Tucson, AZ? The most popular types of Research Development jobs in Tucson, AZ are:
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Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Psychology

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

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Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Psychology
Posting Number
req26708
Department
Psychology
Department Website Link
https://psychology.arizona.edu/
Location
Tucson Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Postdoctoral Researcher will lead and support experimental research on visual and perception and decision-making in complex environments, with a focus on medical image perception and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This position offers hands-on experience with behavioral, eye tracking and EEG methods, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and opportunities for mentorship, authorship, and grant development. Our main focus is in how people search withing the visual world, and in particular, how do people search for signs of cancer. The ideal candidate has experience in human visual or medical imaging research, experience with EEG and eye tracking methods, and has strong programming and data analyses experience.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
Core Research Activities:
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation: Analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and preparing reports.
  • Writing, Publication Dissemination of research: Preparing manuscripts. publication in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to grant proposals, and presenting research findings at conferences and lab meetings.
  • Literature Review: Staying up-to-date with relevant research and participating in scientific discussions.

Lab and Mentorship Responsibilities:
  • Lab Management: Performing assigned lab duties, maintaining stock reagents, and ensuring general lab operations.
  • Mentorship: Guiding and mentoring other researchers, including graduate and undergraduate students.
  • Collaboration: Working with other researchers within the lab and potentially with external research groups.

Grant Writing: Contributing to the development of grant proposals and progress reports.
  • Organization and Traveling to remote locations for data collection
  • Will need to help organize data collection locally, domestically, and international

Minimum Qualifications
  • PhD in relevant field

Preferred Qualifications
FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Research
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience.
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
8/24/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Stepen Adamo
Assistant Professor, Psychology
sadamo@arizona.edu
Open Date
8/4/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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