Research Facilitation Officer (Maternity Cover) (023920)

The University’s Research Strategy Directorate is seeking to appoint a Research Facilitation Officer, for the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences (FEPS). The post is a Maternity Cover vacancy with a duration of 12 months. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to work in the Higher Education sector alongside senior management and academics to facilitate research related activities, identify and report funders’ priorities and new policies and become an active member of the University’s Research Strategy Team.

Under the guidance of the FEPS Associate Dean Research and Innovation, the Faculty Executive Dean and working alongside the International Bid Development Manager, the post holder will proactively engage with academic staff and become the main contact for coordinating and disseminating all Faculty research related activities and contribute to the delivery of the University’s Research Strategy.

The successful candidate should be self-motivated with strong organisational skills and have:

Experience of Higher Education Research Environment Experience of planning and progressing work activities within general guidelines, using initiative and judgement, without reference to senior staff Experience of giving presentations and coordinating and delivering workshops with the ability to present information at different levels to both individuals and groups of staff. Excellent organisation and project management skills Experience of peer review process

Please note – the appointment will be made within this salary range dependent upon appropriate skills and experience.

Interviews will be held on 23rd July, 2020.

For informal enquiries please contact Mrs Maria Sega-Buhalis on email m.sega-buhalis@surrey.ac.uk.

The University of Surrey is amongst the highest achieving universities in the United Kingdom, having been awarded the Times/ Sunday Times University of the Year Award for 2016. We are ranked 10th in The Times Higher Education Table of Tables for UK universities in 2017, and we are the recipient of four Queen’s Anniversary Prizes.

In addition to a competitive salary you will receive 25 days annual leave plus University closure days and a great benefits package including pension and discounted membership to our world-renowned Surrey Sports Park.

Closing Date: 10 Jul 2020
Category: Professional Services