Hybrid/Remote Research Grants Assistant

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking a School Research Grant Assistant within the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences. The role focuses on supporting grant administration and research-related objectives across the Faculty of History and related offices, in a flexible, hybrid team.

You will advise PIs and staff across the full grants lifecycle, circulate grant opportunities, and help with post‑award activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a research role is advantageous.
• Candidates with transferable skills welcome; full training provided.
• High level of organisation and ability to prioritise deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and administrative support across the full grants lifecycle.
• Create and circulate information about grant opportunities.
• Support development of grant applications and post‑award activities.
• Explain processes clearly to PIs and staff.
• Work with university systems such as Worktribe, CHRIS and CUFS.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Initiative

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

Worktribe

CHRIS

CUFS

Job description

University of Cambridge is seeking a School Research Grant Assistant within the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences. The role focuses on supporting grant administration and research-related objectives across the Faculty of History and related offices, in a flexible, hybrid team.

You will advise PIs and staff across the full grants lifecycle, circulate grant opportunities, and help with post‑award activities.