R&I Research Careers
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If your passion lies in enabling groundbreaking discovery, explore our diverse career opportunities in research administrative and support staff roles. We are seeking talented individuals for positions like research administrators, regulatory specialists, project managers, financial analysts, and administrative coordinators who keep our research engine running smoothly. You will be a vital part of the team, providing the essential operational, financial, and regulatory framework that empowers our principal investigators to focus on innovation and make significant contributions to the community. Discover how your organizational expertise can accelerate scientific progress.
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Associate Vice President of Research
The Office of Research is seeking an Associate Vice President of Research to lead and expand the university’s research enterprise. The AVP provides strategic leadership for research initiatives, supports faculty and student engagement, and builds partnerships with funding agencies, industry, and external collaborator.
View Candidate Profiles (SJSU Login Required) -- will be updated on December 8, 2025, pending the last finalist open forum.
- Candidate A - CV, Open Forum Recording, and Feedback Form
- Candidate B - CV, Open Forum Recording, and Feedback Form
- Candidate C - CV, Open Forum Recording, and Feedback Form
Administrative Resource Specialist
The Division of Research and Innovation (R&I) is seeking a highly skilled Administrative Resource Specialist to join the team. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Research and Innovation, this position plays a vital role in coordinating the division’s budgeting, personnel administration, and daily operations.
San José State University Research Foundation (SJSURF) Careers
SJSURF is constantly looking for motivated employees with great organization and teamwork skills to join our team. SJSURF is an employee-focused organization with industry leading benefits (including a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution equivalent to 8% of your base salary with health, dental, and vision insurance) and a strong focus on employee safety, health, and work-life balance.
