Seeking Faculty Research Fellow

The ISU Office for Research is conducting an internal search for a faculty member to serve as a Faculty Research Fellow. We welcome applicants with research experience, expertise, or interest in the health and/or biomedical sciences, and interest in learning about working in research in an administrative capacity. The Fellow will use this professional development opportunity to work on a NIH-funded project assessing biomedical research capacity at ISU (BRING-IT: Biomedical Research Investing in Growing ISU Talent). They will work closely with project leadership (Drs. Kristin Van De Griend and Michele Brumley), develop and review reports on research activities for assessment purposes, collaborate with offices in research and across campus, provide input on project direction, and contribute to the research enterprise at ISU. There is room for this individual to figure out new ways to further advance the project. This position has been made possible by funding from the NIH project, and is advanced in collaboration with the Office for Research. The Faculty Research Fellow is eligible to receive one course release per semester, summer support, and an administrative stipend each semester. The position will begin in Summer 2026, and continue through the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. Continuation in the position for a second year may be possible with successful performance and continued funding.

Qualifications

This position is open to full-time faculty at ISU at the clinical assistant or tenure-track assistant-level or higher. Applicants should have research experience, expertise, or interest in the health and/or biomedical sciences. Experience with summarizing quantitative information, writing reports (including publications), and familiarity with funding agencies will be considered highly beneficial for this position. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in working with staff, faculty, and leadership across the university. Interested faculty are encouraged to apply, and may reach out to Michele Brumley (michelebrumley@isu.edu) with any questions. 

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize information regarding research activities (e.g., on research expenditures, grant activity) 
• Review research policies and provide faculty perspective
• Write reports to be used in assessment of biomedical research at ISU
• Connect with various offices in research and across the university to compile available data
• Provide input on project direction and project deliverables
• Collaborate with project team and leadership on advancing objectives of the project, as well as advancing a supportive research culture at ISU
• Share information as appropriate with departments, colleges, the Research Council, and other units across the university
• Attend regular project team meetings, and the annual in-person executive committee meeting in the Spring with project leadership, NIH staff, and other grant awardees

This position will begin in Summer 2026, with the amount of effort in the summer to be determined in collaboration with the successful applicant. Review of applications will begin on April 6, 2026. Applicants must send a letter of interest, describing their relevant experience, and a current CV to michelebrumley@isu.edu. It is advised that faculty intending to apply for this position discuss the opportunity with their unit leader(s). Department chairs will be contacted to serve as references, but a letter from the chair is not required.