Research Funding Officer (1037818TW-R)

The University of Southampton is a research intensive university, with research income in excess of £136 million.  Research and Innovation Services (RIS) is recruiting a Research Funding Officer 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), bid support and management.

We are seeking to recruit one Research Funding Officer to support strategic research development. Previous experience within a Medicine/Life Sciences environment would be advantageous but not essential. You will provide researchers with timely information and intelligence about forthcoming funding opportunities, supporting internal peer review processes, tracking a portfolio of grant applications and outcomes, and assisting with initiatives to support the University’s performance in securing external research funding – particularly focusing on early career researchers.  Part of a specialist research support team, you will advise and support research staff throughout the research grant application preparation process to ensure that high-quality bids are submitted.  

You will have excellent communication skills, be well-organised with the ability to multi-task and to work well as part of a busy team. You will have excellent communication skills in a customer-focused environment.  Experience in working in a research support capacity within the Higher Education sector would be advantageous. 

For an informal discussion about these posts, please contact Niki Price, Research Funding Manager (email: N.Price@soton.ac.uk).  

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1037818TW-R on all correspondence.

Closing Date: 15 Oct 2018
Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative