Research Development Manager @ Queens University Belfast (UK)

Pharmaceuticalcarrier; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution is seeking a Research Development Manager to support the growth of its research portfolio by encouraging submissions for funding proposals. Strong knowledge of the research funding landscape and experience in developing large-scale applications are essential. This role offers an attractive employment package including flexible working, career development opportunities, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Pension schemes

Career development opportunities

Support for health & mental wellbeing

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ recent experience in a research or funding environment.
• Proven track record in developing large-scale research funding applications.
• Detailed knowledge of the research funding landscape.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth of the university's research portfolio.
• Encourage and support proposals to funding bodies.
• Develop and lead a strategic approach to research funding.

Skills

Research funding knowledge

Collaborative project development

Communication skills

Education

Primary or postgraduate degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences

Job description

Date posted:23/01/2023

Application closing date:13/02/2023

Salary: £43,414–£53,353 per annum.

Job category/type: Professional Support

Job description

The Research & Enterprise Directorate at Queen’s University Belfast is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Development Manager for the Engineering and Physical Sciences. The successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting the growth of the university’s research portfolio and increasing engagement with international research funding schemes. The focus of this role will primarily be to proactively encourage and support the submission of proposals to a range of funding bodies, with an emphasis on EU schemes, but also to include All-island and international funding opportunities for research from the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS). The postholder will operate individually and as part of the team across the university and will be responsible for developing and leading a strategic approach to research funding.

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate you have:

• Primary or postgraduate degree in a relevant subject area (Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related subject).
• Minimum of three years’ recent (within the last 5 years) experience working within a relevant research (academic, public-sector, or commercial research environment) or research funding environment together with detailed, current knowledge of the research funding landscape.
• Proven track record of assisting the initiation and development of successful large-scale collaborative research funding applications, including experience of providing support to the development of European and/or international projects.

Please note that the above is not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, click on the ‘Candidate Information’ link below.

At Queen’s, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member, you will become part of a vibrant organizational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

• Great terms & conditions
• Pension schemes
• Flexible working by enabling you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager through a blend of remote and office working
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days, and 9 bank holidays)

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Race) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress toward equality.

In addition to Athena Swan, we also subscribe to equality charter marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI. For further information on our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please visit www.qub.ac.uk/diversity;www.qub.ac.uk/qgi,andwww.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/.

Informal inquiries may be directed to Patricia McCrory at [e-mail].

Candidate Information

Attractive reward package

About the Directorate

About the Faculty

Further information for international applicants