Deputy Research Manager

Hours: Full time up to a maximum of 1 FTE, 36.5 hours per week.

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

This is a hybrid working role with at least three days working on campus.

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: Early October 2024

Expected start date: 1st November 2024 or soon afterwards

This is an exciting opportunity to work at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. The Deputy Research Manager role will make important contributions to the development of the research portfolio of the school. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the School Research Manager in overseeing and managing a wide range of research activities and will also work closely with the Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange in delivering a range of research projects.

The post-holder will work with the School’s Research Manager to help implement the School’s research strategy and will be responsible for helping to manage and deliver the key research objectives. The successful applicant will play a key role in the preparations for the next Research Excellence Framework (REF) submission in 2029 by accurately collating key information, supporting colleagues to deliver research impact and knowledge exchange activities and helping to build a positive research culture at BSMS.

To excel in this role, you should have strong research and analytical skills, excellent organisational, communication and project management abilities, and relevant experience to work collaboratively and confidently with a range of diverse stakeholders, using negotiating and influencing skills to achieve successful outcomes. This role would suit highly organised and motivated applicants with an understanding of the research processes and its infrastructure in a Higher Education setting.

Please contact Dr Deeptima Massey d.massey@bsms.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.

For full details and how to apply please click the 'Apply' button, above.

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The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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