Overview
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn't exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.
In the context of the University's Strategy 2030 and Research and Knowledge Exchange Plan 2030, LJMU currently has 3 Pan-University Research Institutes (PURI): the Forensic Research Institute (FORRI), Institute of Health Research (IHR) and Liverpool Research Institute for Climate and Sustainability (LiRICS). The post is designed to develop a joint PURI research culture strategy with measurable KPIs, an RCO post cost recovery plan, and a biennial research culture evaluation report. The RCO will be based in Research and Innovation Services and liaise with all PURI Directors.
Responsibilities
* Improve access to and participation in PURI research, whilst encouraging collaboration and open research practices, through the organisation of PURI leadership skills events across all career stages.
* Create routes for knowledge exchange with industry, NGOs, SMEs and local government through stakeholder events and deliver new approaches to public dialogue and community-led research through open access events.
* Support research integrity by administering an Early Career Researcher Forum and raise the international profile of the PURIs by helping members host national/international conferences at LJMU.
* Organise PURI leadership skills events, stakeholder events and public access events to promote collaboration and openness in research.
* Develop and implement the PURI research culture strategy with measurable KPIs, and contribute to the biennial research culture evaluation report.
* Develop an RCO post cost recovery plan and liaise with PURI Directors as required.
Qualifications
* Not specified in the job description.
Further information
Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Martin Brooks, Head of Research Excellence and Research Strategy, Research and Innovation Services: m.
Benefits
In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.
Equality and closing
This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.
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