Research Development Officer

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 572 years. Today, we are one of the world's top 100 universities and ranked 13^th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2023, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

In this role, the successful candidate will provide support, advice, and guidance to researchers to identify sources of funding, nurture opportunities and support the preparation of grant applications to all relevant funders. They will provide training to individuals and groups, regarding funders, funding streams, and requirements to strengthen the quality and potential for success of securing awards.

As the first point of contact for one or more schools the postholder will build and maintain a strong understanding of the research undertaken across the College. Working with colleagues in the College, across the University and externally they will identify and help establish new interdisciplinary partnerships.

The postholder will support internal funding calls, selection processes, and events. They will take the lead on specific initiatives to deliver a Professional Research Support service to the College of Science and Engineering.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and offered on a fixed term basis until 6^th November 2025 in the first instance.

Please Note: If you are a current employee of the University of Glasgow, please be advised that the University would consider an internal secondment opportunity for this post. University of Glasgow applicants should seek clearance for release for internal secondment from their line manager before making a formal application.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Apply online at: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-development-officer?source=gla.ac.uk

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