Strategic Research Coordinator

About the role

We have an exciting new opportunity to join the Research Strategy and Funding team in the Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM), as a Strategic Research Coordinator. This is a new post, available immediately: the soonest mutually possible start date will be agreed with the successful applicant.

RDM is a large, multi-disciplinary, multi-site department whose core mission is to improve health by understanding shared mechanisms of human disease. It has a large and broad portfolio of funded research projects spanning diverse research areas. As the Strategic Research Coordinator you will play a pivotal part in helping RDM to meet the ambitious objectives set out in its five-year strategic plan, which focuses on three strategic priorities: 1) Development of cross-disciplinary research themes; 2) Development of platform technologies and capabilities to support cross-disciplinary, discovery and translational research; and 3) Addressing challenges of recruitment, retention and career development for all staff.

Working closely with the Head of Strategic Research Development, you will help to implement and coordinate the Department’s new Cross-Cutting Research Themes and assist in identifying and supporting the development of major bids for strategic funding opportunities within and beyond the University. You will also take part in implementing important new strategic initiatives agreed by the Department’s Senior Leadership Team to support academic career progression within the Department.

About you 

You will hold a PhD/DPhil, or equivalent qualification, in a scientific discipline; or equivalent professional experience in a scientific role. You will possess an understanding of the research funding landscape in the UK, as well as the funding needs and challenges faced by researchers. Self-motivated, resourceful and pro-active, you will have excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal and networking skills. You will be able to think strategically, combined with a willingness to undertake day-to-day tasks with careful attention to detail. Your excellent organisational skills will enable you to manage complex projects with competing deadlines. You will need excellent analytical skills to interpret complex data and written documents.

Application Process

Previous applicants need not apply. If you would like to discuss this role please contact [email protected], Head of Strategic Research Development. 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online; you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement which explains how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post.

Only applications received before noon on Tuesday 13 February 2024 can be considered.

We expect to hold interviews in person in the week commencing 4 March 2024.

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