Research Development Manager

DMU is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a relentless focus on delivering quality teaching and learning, and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience.

A culturally rich university with a palpable commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive. The university is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that never surrenders to convention. Our success is built on a fantastic student experience coupled with award-winning teaching and world-class facilities that help students develop the skills and attitudes employers demand.

Faculty / Directorate

The Research Services Directorate provides specialist support to the DMU research community, supporting the delivery of ambitious research objectives as the institution broadens and deepens its research portfolio.

Role

This role will take responsibility for developing the funding portfolio for one or two of our five research themes (Living in a Digital Society and Net Zero), liaising with the Theme Directors in order to plan and target appropriate funding sources, and work with individuals/ groups of researchers, bringing in external collaborators as necessary, to support a significant increase in grant income as well as a high profile for DMU research. The post holder will also manage research within the faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media, working with the Associate Dean for Research and Innovation in the faculty and the institute leads to support bids from that faculty. The role will be critical to enriching the research environment at DMU.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and self-driven individual with a track record in research development, with an excellent appreciation of the research funding landscape in the UK and internationally, the ability to persuasively bring collaborators together, and optimize contribution on bids to funders. They must be able to develop excellent and effective working relationships with colleagues across the University and outside.

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