Research Support Officer
We’re currently recruiting to a number of roles within our Research Support and Development team (Pre-Award), at an exciting juncture as we are expanding our remit and developing new services.
UCL boasts a track record of research which is genuinely world leading. And we couldn’t do it without our Research and Innovation Services (RIS) team, busily working to provide dedicated,
specialist support to academic staff across the University.
Joining an established and knowledgeable team that supports the development and submission of research applications, this role will be responsible for supporting the development of research and
innovation proposals within your portfolio of academic departments. You will ensure the timely and accurate review and approval of research and innovation funding proposals, including costing, pricing,
governance, compliance, governance and income classification. You will quickly develop specialist knowledge of key Funders, work in partnership with academic and professional services colleagues
to provide an efficient and holistic service.
This role offers an unrivalled opportunity to work across an unparalleled breadth of research and innovation projects, and work with world leaders in their field.
Key Requirements
Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate knowledge or experience of the development of research and innovation proposals and will ideally have a good understanding of FEC and TRAC methodologies. You will be highly numerate, able to understand, interpret and communicate complex financial and non-financial information to a variety of audiences. Used to working in a deadline
driven environment, you will have excellent prioritisation skills to enable you to manage demands on your time whilst delivering work of the highest quality. Ideal candidates will also be strong
communicators and some experience of delivering or contributing to presentations or training events would be advantageous.