Research Funding Officer
Research Funding Development
Location: Highfield Campus
Salary: £30,942 to £38,017 per annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 1396421TW
The University of Southampton is a research-intensive University, with annual research income in excess of £120 million. Research and Innovation Services (RIS) is recruiting two Research Funding Officers in its Research Funding Development team to support that success and to provide academic and research colleagues, expert advice and assistance in research funding (UK/international) and bid support.
We’re looking for dynamic individuals to work alongside our Schools and academics in this key position. Of graduate calibre and a proven track-record of making things happen, you’ll advise and guide researchers (especially those new to securing external research funding) on the UK research funding landscape, schemes and application process with the view to develop high-quality proposals. Astute and highly motivated, you will call on your project management experience and knowledge of research funding to support Schools in maintaining their track-record in securing research funding. We are interested to hear from individuals with experience in international development funding as well as with understanding of UKRI funding schemes.
This post is offered on a full-time, permanent basis.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Mylène Ployaert, Head of Research Funding Development, email: mgsp@soton.ac.uk.
Application Procedure
You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Sam Stubbs (HR Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043 or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk Please quote reference 1396421TW on all correspondence.
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We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.