Strategic Pre-Award Grants Manager (Research)

DURHAM UNIVERSITY; Pity Me; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Durham University invites applications for a part-time Pre-Award Research Manager in the Research Operations Team within Research and Innovation Services (RIS). You will support academic staff in the preparation, submission and contractual negotiation of external research grants and awards, linking researchers with RIS.

Based in Boldon House, Durham, the role involves hybrid working (40% on site, remainder from home) and may require on-site work for the majority during the initial period.

Responsibilities

• Project managing the submission process of the bid (including responsibility for budget development and seeking internal approvals).
• Working closely with the Research Development team on strategic funding opportunities.
• Lay reviewing applications for regulatory and funder compliance.
• Ensuring timely acceptance of successful awards including contract negotiation and ensuring all ethical and due diligence checks are completed.
• Working closely with post-award and contracting colleagues to ensure accurate project information is captured and shared in a central project management system.
• Delivering training and information events.

Job description

Durham University invites applications for a part-time Pre-Award Research Manager in the Research Operations Team within Research and Innovation Services (RIS). You will support academic staff in the preparation, submission and contractual negotiation of external research grants and awards, linking researchers with RIS.

Based in Boldon House, Durham, the role involves hybrid working (40% on site, remainder from home) and may require on-site work for the majority during the initial period.