Impact and Knowledge Exchange Facilitator (Biological Sciences)

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Impact and Knowledge Exchange Facilitator to collaborate with leading scientists in the School of Biological Sciences. This engaging role focuses on enhancing research impacts beyond academia, fostering a strong impact culture, and supporting strategic partnerships with external organizations. Ideal candidates will possess a solid understanding of research impact mechanisms and exceptional interpersonal skills to build productive relationships. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and collaboration, and help shape the future of biological sciences research.

Qualifications

• Experience in research impact mechanisms and fostering impact culture.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to build relationships across the University.

Responsibilities

• Support scientists in delivering research impacts beyond academia.
• Oversee the BBSRC Impact Acceleration Account and develop impact projects.

Skills

Research Impact Mechanisms

Interpersonal Skills

Entrepreneurship

Technology Transfer

Commercialization

Policy Engagement

Education

Degree in Biological Sciences or related field

Job description

Impact and Knowledge Exchange Facilitator (Biological Sciences), Cambridge

Client: University of Cambridge

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: eb624778ec7d

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a proactive, engaging, and organized Impact Facilitator to work with leading scientists across the School of Biological Sciences. The role involves helping them understand, value, and deliver research impacts beyond academia.

As part of the University's Impact and Knowledge Exchange Team and working closely with the Research Strategy Team in the School of Biological Sciences, you will identify, articulate, and support opportunities for impact in areas such as entrepreneurship, technology transfer, commercialization, policy impacts, and third sector engagement.

The ideal candidate will have experience and understanding of research impact mechanisms and will work to develop a strong impact culture within the School. You should be comfortable with biological sciences research and possess exceptional interpersonal skills to build productive relationships with colleagues across the University and beyond.

The School has six new interdisciplinary Research Themes aimed at fostering research integration and innovation. You will collaborate with Theme Leads and Members to understand their research needs and identify new impact opportunities.

You will also oversee the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences (BBSRC) Impact Acceleration Account and support the development of impact projects, impact planning for funding applications, and strategic partnerships with external organizations.

Application Instructions:

Please clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification, providing relevant examples. Shortlisting will be based on these criteria. We welcome applications from individuals seeking part-time or flexible working arrangements.

For questions about the application process, contact us.

The University actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.