Research Strategy & Funding Administrator

We are looking for an excellent administrator to join our friendly and supportive Research Strategy and Funding Team in the Medical Sciences Divisional Office in the University of Oxford. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to vital support for our outstanding and transformative Medical Sciences research at Oxford. Applicants who are interested in building a successful career in research support or management will gain ideal experience of the full range of research activity in our world-leading, internationally-recognised Medical Sciences Division.

In this role you will support the wide-ranging work of the Research Strategy and Funding Team. You will have responsibility for administering the internal research funding schemes, supporting external funding bids, supporting the advancement of a positive research culture, and organising internal and external events. You will have excellent project management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to exercise sound and measured judgement and discretion. Outstanding organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to handle the demanding and varied workload.

This is a permanent post which is offered on a full time basis, although part time (minimum 0.8 FTE) will be considered.

What we offer:

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

•        An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The University also runs a large number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 19th April 2023 at 12:00 noon.

Interviews will be held on **Thursday 4th May 2023 ** at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.

To arrange an informal discussion about this post, please contact the Research Funding Manager, Adelyn Wise, by email at: adelyn.wise@medsci.ox.ac.uk

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