Research Development Manager @ Queens University Belfast (UK)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Development Manager to enhance their research portfolio and foster international collaborations. In this pivotal role, you will lead strategic initiatives to secure funding, focusing on EU and international opportunities. The position offers a dynamic environment where you can thrive, with a strong emphasis on professional development and well-being. Join a vibrant team dedicated to making a significant impact in the field of Engineering and Physical Sciences. If you are passionate about research and funding, this is the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career.

Benefits

Great terms & conditions

Pension schemes

Flexible working

Family-friendly initiatives

Career development opportunities

Health & mental wellbeing support

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in research funding or relevant research environment.
• Proven track record in developing large-scale research proposals.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth of the university’s research portfolio.
• Encourage and assist in submitting proposals to funding bodies.

Skills

Research funding knowledge

Collaboration skills

Proposal writing

Project management

Education

Primary or postgraduate degree in Engineering

Primary or postgraduate degree in 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, and www.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