Regenerative Environments Research Network Manager

Auckland University Of Technology; Auckland; On-site; NZD 108,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is seeking an experienced Research Manager to develop partnerships, strengthen teams and turn research priorities into funded programmes. This is a full-time or part-time fixed-term role based at AUT’s City Campus.

Reporting to the Network Director, you will connect researchers with government, industry, iwi and international partners, develop initiatives and funding applications, oversee budgets, ethics, intellectual property and contractual requirements,

Qualifications

• PhD and substantial research management and leadership experience.
• Experience securing funding and managing large externally funded projects.
• Knowledge of NZ and international research funding.
• Ability to communicate clearly and build relationships.
• Experience mentoring interdisciplinary teams and researchers.

Responsibilities

• Connect researchers across faculties with government, industry, iwi and international partners.
• Develop research initiatives and funding applications.
• Oversee budgets, reporting, ethics, intellectual property and contractual requirements.
• Mentor early-career researchers and build capability.
• Monitor research performance and ensure delivery momentum.

Skills

Research leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Clear communication

Education

PhD

Master's degree

Job description

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is seeking an experienced Research Manager to develop partnerships, strengthen teams and turn research priorities into funded programmes. This is a full-time or part-time fixed-term role based at AUT’s City Campus.

Reporting to the Network Director, you will connect researchers with government, industry, iwi and international partners, develop initiatives and funding applications, oversee budgets, ethics, intellectual property and contractual requirements,