Research Development Manager

Job title:

Research Development Manager

Company:

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE08: £48,350 – £59,421 per annumEdinburgh Research OfficeFull time: 35 hours per weekOpen ended: permanentWe are looking for an exceptional, motivated individual to join the Edinburgh Research Office’s Strategic Research Development Team. The successful candidate will deliver analysis of the funding and academic landscape informing design and delivery of research development initiatives. These initiatives will align with the new Research & Innovation Strategy and will position the University to deliver outstanding quality in research and research funding success.The OpportunityThe Strategic Research Development team enables the University of Edinburgh to position itself proactively to win research funding, rather than simply acting reactively to funding opportunities. The post holder will find routes for delivery that enable the Institution’s academic community to respond to new opportunities effectively.The Research Development Manager will have detailed knowledge of the requirements and opportunities of a broad range of the UK’s primary research funders (UKRI Councils, Wellcome, CRUK, British Academy, Leverhulme, etc.) gained from first-hand experience enabling researchers to develop the skills and knowledge needed to successfully bid for funding.They will be responsible for identifying development needs of the University of Edinburgh research community and designing and delivering initiatives to fulfil those needs. This is likely to include, but is not limited to: developing research communities in strategically important disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas, designing and delivering researcher skills development events, providing bespoke development support to strategic groupings, and designing online research development resources. The post-holder will operate across all three of the Universities Colleges and will work with researchers from across the full spectrum of academic disciplines.They will analyse the internal and external research and research funding landscapes to ensure that selection of initiatives is grounded in an evidence-based approach.The post holder will have considerable autonomy in deciding how to identify and address research development needs but will also work closely with other SRD team members, colleagues in ERO and others across the University’s professional services community including from the Institute of Academic Development, School and College Research Offices, Edinburgh Innovations and others.Your skills and attributes for success:

• A wide range of experience in research development and skills development for researchers including experience of designing and delivering development events.
• A wide knowledge of research funders’ strategic objectives and funding requirements
• Demonstrable experience of analysing complex issues and designing recommendations for progression based on the analysis.
• Experience of both project design and delivery, with demonstrable highly developed, detailed organisation and planning embedded in it.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skill, you will be a confident public speaker.

Click for a copy of the full job descriptionIf you would like to have an informal discussion of this role please contact Jonathan Rans ( )As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab).On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 20 September 2024.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.We expect interviews will be held week commencing 21st October 2024.Edinburgh Research OfficeWorking in you will be part of a ; at the heart of University research support, working in collaboration with academics and research support professionals across the institution. The breadth of our remit means you will get an overview of research support activity while you build your skills in your specialism. Gaining new knowledge and skills to help you develop in this role and progress in your career is a priority. We offer colleagues a stimulating working environment based on our values of integrity, expertise, community, and collaboration. Our work is fast-paced and intense; you will thrive here if you are motivated, collaborative, and passionate about providing an excellent service to enable ourThe University offers hybrid working; in Edinburgh Research Office we expect colleagues to be on campus for a minimum of team anchor days, team meetings, all-ERO meetings and other in-person meetings and events required in your role.The Strategic Research Development Team works with researchers and research leaders across the University to provide expert insights into the funding environment including research funding, policy, development and complex analysis. We ensure individuals, Centres, Schools, Colleges and the University are best placed to win research funding.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:Working in you will be part of a ; at the heart of University research support, working in collaboration with academics and research support professionals across the institution. The breadth of our remit means you will get an overview of research support activity while you build your skills in your specialism. Gaining new knowledge and skills to help you develop in this role and progress in your career is a priority. We offer colleagues a stimulating working environment based on our values of integrity, expertise, community, and collaboration. Our work is fast-paced and intense; you will thrive here if you are motivated, customer-orientated, and passionate about providing an excellent service to enable our .

Expected salary

£48350 – 59421 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 23:08:28 GMT

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