Research Development Officer

Interview Date: 30 Jul 2024

Informal Enquiries

• Julie Griffiths e.j.griffiths@swansea.ac.uk
• Mark Penny M.W.Penny@Swansea.ac.uk

About the University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About the Role

If you are a highly organised person which great communication skills then this role might be right for you.

Working as part of the Research Development Function, you will provide a research support service to PIs in the designated Faculty. As a member of the Department of Research, Engagement and Innovation Services (REIS), you will identify suitable funding calls and prioritise University responses to external funding opportunities in conjunction with potential PIs, ensuring compliance with internal University policies and procedures, and funding providers’ guidelines.

The role provides support and guidance to academics, principal investigators and professional services, in all work associated with the preparation, formulation and application for research funding and award. You will utilise the University’s Award Management System (AMS) to progress and validate grant applications for submission to funder.

The role supports principal investigators, professional service staff and senior management in the co-ordination of the defined research portfolio and external funding opportunities. You will ensure that the standards are adhered to, ensuring that the highest quality of applications are developed and submitted to sponsors. This will be achieved through a managed and robust quality enhancement process for both bid writing and technical review for all applications.

You will work as an integrated part of the Research Hub team, responding to Faculty priorities, reporting progress and working effectively with other professional service roles to provide an effective and joined-up service to researchers.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

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