This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
Are you interested in supporting Research and Innovation activity in a research-intensive environment? Do you have excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage a wide range of complex activities?
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Research Support Officer to work within the Faculty of Environment in the Institute for Transport Studies. Reporting to the Head of Faculty Research Operations and working closely with the Institute’s Director of Research and Innovation, you will play a central role to support in implementing and monitoring activities aligned with the Institute’s research strategy.
The Institute for Transport Studies is one of the UK's leading departments for transport teaching and research. We deliver internationally excellent research outputs, which impact upon transport policy and practice, and contribute to the wider economy and society. Our research mission is to support the development of intelligent mobility systems that are connected, inclusive, productive and resilient.
As the Research Support Officer, you will be an active member of the Institute’s Research and Innovation Committee and support the communication of research opportunities and research compliance requirements to academic staff. You will work closely with the Workload Planning Officer to ensure academic staff achieve a balance between their teaching and research workloads. You will manage a small Research Support team, creating a collaborative and supportive working environment.
You will work in close partnership with both academic colleagues and professional services teams across the University (e.g. Faculty Research and Finance Offices, Research Quality and Policy Team, the Library and HR) to ensure essential research activity within the Institute is delivered and a successful outcome for the next national Research Excellence Framework (REF) submission is secured. This will involve support in designing and implementing processes, policies and activities (including workshops and events) to ensure that the core missions of the Institute’s diverse research portfolio are supported, and that research is delivered to the satisfaction of funders and sponsors. Continuous improvement of processes and systems will be a vital part of this role. Your role will form part of a wider Faculty Research Support team, and you will have opportunities to contribute to both Institute and Faculty-related research support activity.
* 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
* Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
* Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
* Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Dr Aisling Dolan (Head of Faculty Research Operations, Faculty of Environment)
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