Research Facilitator

The Department of Sociology is seeking a Research Facilitator to play a key role in support of the research activities of the department. 

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Administration and Finance you will work closely with researchers at all levels in the Department to support the identification of research funding opportunities, the preparation and submission of timely and competitive proposals.

You will advise the Department Leadership on research funding strategy and opportunities. You will build strong professional relationships with colleagues in the Social Sciences Divisional Research Impact & Engagement Team and the University’s Research Services and Research Accounts sections. You will support communication and publicity of the Department’s research and knowledge exchange activities, such as the Department’s research webpages, newsletter, and social media and reports. You will also contribute to organisation of research-related events in the Department.

You will be based in the Department of Sociology, 42-43 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1JD – a central location close to Oxford’s train station. Hybrid working is welcome: it is expected that the postholder could spend up to 40% of their time working remotely if desired.  The postholder would also be able to work fully on site if preferred.

This is a permanent full-time position and will be available from December 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Application Process

The closing date for applications is 12:00 midday UK time on Monday 04 November 2024 with interviews taking place on Thursday 21 November 2024. 

You will be required to upload a CV, supporting statement and details of two referees as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should clearly set out the extent to which you meet each of the selection criteria of the post.

For informal enquiries about the posts, please email: laura.omahony@sociology.ox.ac.uk

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