Grants & Research Funding Specialist

University of Oxford; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford is seeking a Grants Officer to join the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences in Oxford. The role involves managing a large portfolio of research awards, working with academics, and coordinating costings, awards setup, contracts, and post-award processes.

A proactive, organized individual will thrive in a busy grants team environment. You will collaborate with Finance, HR, and central Research Services, providing financial guidance and ensuring compliance with

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of awards across a research group, covering pre-award and post-award functions.
• Serve as a key contact for academics and researchers; collaborate with Finance, HR, Research Services and Research Accounts teams.
• Provide support on costings for grant applications and coordinate setup of awards, including research contracts.
• Monitor budgets and spend on awarded projects; provide financial advice to Principal Investigators.
• Complete financial reporting and manage post-award processes in line with sponsor and University requirements.

Skills

Budget management

Grant administration

Stakeholder liaison

Financial reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Finance/Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

Job description

University of Oxford is seeking a Grants Officer to join the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences in Oxford. The role involves managing a large portfolio of research awards, working with academics, and coordinating costings, awards setup, contracts, and post-award processes.

A proactive, organized individual will thrive in a busy grants team environment. You will collaborate with Finance, HR, and central Research Services, providing financial guidance and ensuring compliance with