Research Culture and Training Manager

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious and innovative opportunity awaits a proactive Research Culture and Training Manager at a prestigious institution. This role is pivotal in shaping the research culture and training landscape, focusing on the integration of best practices and mentorship for researchers at all levels. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, ensuring alignment with institutional goals while promoting a positive and inclusive environment. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the research community, fostering professional development and responsible knowledge exchange. Join a world-leading department dedicated to child health research and contribute to groundbreaking initiatives that enhance both individual and collective success.

Benefits

Financial assistance for visa renewal

Weekly yoga sessions

Bootcamp sessions

Choir activities

Qualifications

• Experience in developing research culture initiatives.
• Proven ability to design training programs for diverse researchers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of research culture initiatives.
• Coordinate training programs and mentorship schemes for researchers.

Skills

Research Culture Development

Training Program Coordination

Stakeholder Engagement

Monitoring and Evaluation

Communications Skills

Education

Master's Degree in a relevant field

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

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Research Culture and Training Manager, Oxford

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University of Oxford

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Oxford, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Department of Paediatrics, MRC CoRE Group, Institute of Developmental & Regenerative Medicine IDRM, Old Road Campus, Oxford

About the role

The MRC Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) in Therapeutic Genomics at the University of Oxford is an ambitious, international, collaborative research programme focused on pioneering genome-targeted therapies for rare genetic disorders. With substantial new funding, we are seeking an experienced and proactive Research Culture and Training Manager to lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of an innovative research culture and training programme that aligns with our wider research strategy. As Research Culture and Training Manager, you will develop and oversee training strategies for researchers at all career stages, integrate best practices in research culture, lead mentorship and career development initiatives, and promote responsible knowledge exchange and team science practices. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver research culture initiatives from the very start of this ambitious venture.

Key Responsibilities

• Research Culture and EDI Leadership: Develop and implement strategies to embed positive research culture principles, integrating EDI into all training and engagement initiatives.
• Training and Career Development: Design and coordinate tailored training programmes for researchers at all career stages, including mentorship schemes, internships, and professional development frameworks.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including academics, clinicians, industry partners, and funders, to align research culture and training efforts with institutional and sector-wide best practices.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL): Establish and track key performance indicators for research culture and training initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and impact assessment.
• Communications and Knowledge Exchange: Develop outreach materials, organise events, and contribute to discussions on research culture at institutional, national, and international levels.
• Programme Management: Oversee the delivery of research culture and training initiatives, ensuring effective coordination, budget management, and reporting.

You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases, and vaccinology. This position is offered as full-time on a fixed-term contract initially until 31 December 2031, with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available. Part-time applications may be considered (with a minimum of 0.8 FTE). This role meets the criteria for a UK Skilled Worker visa.

About the department

In addition to the University of Oxford, the Department of Paediatrics sponsors weekly activities such as yoga, bootcamp sessions, and a choir. For staff on work visas, financial assistance towards visa renewal fees is also available. These activities aim to promote physical and mental wellbeing among staff members.