Research Support Officers

Research, Innovation & Knowledge Exchange
£31,916 - £38,592 per annum 
Permanent
37 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for two Research Support Officers to join the University’s Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange Service (RIKE).  

The Research Support Officer provides research administrative support for key initiatives within Research and Innovation Services, including support to colleagues across the department in co-ordinating funding enquiries, funding opportunities, training and development opportunities for staff, and ongoing project management. 

The role also involves providing professional project support to academics throughout the full project lifecycle. This includes costing support, maximising grant funding awarded, and ensuring compliance with funding guidelines from the application stage through to award and post-project closedown. 

As a Research Support Officer, you will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a finance-related subject, or significant demonstrable experience and 2 A-levels. You will have experience working with various funders in finance within Higher Education, a research infrastructure, or a similar institution, along with demonstrable knowledge of funding body audit requirements. You will also have excellent IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced Excel.

We offer an excellent employment package including hybrid working, blending a mix of remote and on-campus working (dependent on work duties).

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Gold Award holder and Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder on our website. 

Informal enquiries are welcome to Loretta Stoklosa via email: [email protected]

For further details about this post and to make an application, please visit: http://hud.ac/t56

Closing date: 30th April 2025.
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