Research and Innovation Development Manager (Bioscience and Environment)

Role Description

Department

Spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences, the University of York prizes both the discovery of knowledge and the resulting impact it brings to our society. A key aim of the new University Strategy is to drive the development of curiosity-driven and action-oriented research, embracing the complexity and uncertainty that arise in an increasingly interconnected, rapidly changing world. Our thriving academic community is supported by a dedicated team of colleagues working in the Research, Innovation, and Knowledge Exchange (RIKE) Directorate, of which a critical component is the Research and Innovation Development Team. This team collaborates closely with key academics and senior leaders to support existing, and identify new, research strengths and priorities.

Role

Joining a successful team of proactive Research and Innovation Development Managers covering all three University faculties, you will: gain and share knowledge of our research capabilities; help to identify areas where York can make a significant research and innovation contribution; support strategically important research initiatives; engage with funders and anticipate, identify, and develop funding opportunities; develop networks and collaborations to help ‘translate’ between the disciplines to build research capacity; and promote a vibrant, innovative, and impactful research culture.

The primary responsibilities of the role are to:

• develop strong working relationships with academics engaged in bioscience and environment-related research areas, focusing on the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Environment & Geography;
• undertake capability analysis of York’s research strengths and proactively scan external funding opportunities to match these to core capabilities at the University;
• support strategic thinking and the development of new research (and related) activities, building from the multiple disciplines working within bioscience and environmental research;
• proactively foster new collaborations between academics and external stakeholders, driving research and generating income streams; and
• proactively manage the development of high quality research proposals.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications needed

• knowledge of research-related funding agencies (including the primary schemes) and the process of applying for research funding;
• significant working knowledge of a bioscience/environmental research area;
• an understanding of the process by which academic research is conducted and translated into policy, practice, or product together with the role of different stakeholders in this process; and
• level 6 qualification. (Qualifications at this level include a degree. Please view the full list). We also welcome applicants with equivalent non-uk qualifications or equivalent professional experience.

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact David Diston on david.diston@york.ac.uk

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

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