Research Development Officer (71362-0125)

About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Sophie Watts (Research Support Manager) at S.Watts.3@warwick.ac.uk.

This is an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join Research and Impact Services (R&IS), a collegiate, vibrant and dynamic department that provides a vital contribution in supporting Warwick’s internationally leading research endeavours. R&IS is seeking a Research Development Officer, to provide pro-active support across research grants and contracts to world-class researchers within the Faculty of Science, Engineering & Medicine.

The role will provide expert support to research-active staff to develop competitive grant applications, deliver a proactive programme of research development support and to research contracts. This shall include for example delivery of funding workshops, one-to-one support to academics on the development of multi-disciplinary research proposals, identifying funding opportunities with advice and guidance to academics on potential routes for their research, negotiation of contractual terms and conditions, cost and price calculations, advice and guidance in regard to Intellectual Property, ethics and governance, and the internal approval of applications and awards.

About You
The academic departments at Warwick have a highly collaborative approach to research. You should therefore have a proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including key administrators in other departments, external funders and institutions, representing the University’s interests at all times and to have a good track record in building productive relationships.

You will have a good honours degree, or equivalent and have previous experience of working in a research environment, preferably within Higher Education or a research funding agency, although experience of working in industrial/government research is also welcomed. You will be a highly motivated, committed team member who can demonstrate an ability to work flexibly and accurately under pressure, often to tight deadlines. Prior experience of working with academic departments will be highly advantageous.

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

CLOSING DATE: Monday, 24th March 2025 at 11.55pm.

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