Research Development Manager (Fixed term)

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The University of Nottingham has more than 25 years of history in delivering Energy research with major investments in world class facilities. The recently relaunched University of Nottingham Energy Institute, led jointly by the Faculties of Science, Engineering and Social Sciences, aims to continue driving research and investment in response three key Energy Challenges: 1. Transport and Mobility, 2. Energy Generation and Management and 3. Communities and the Built Environment. Driving forward with eleven cross-cutting themes, the Institute will bring together academic expertise from across these Faculties to further address national and regional energy challenges and deliver high profile impact. For further information about energy research in the University, please visit https://view.publitas.com/uon/energy-capability-statement/page/1

We are looking for a Research Development Manager that can support the delivery of this vision by leading the development of funding proposals, identifying and enabling the right opportunities, and coordinating proactive input and from across the Faculties.

Candidates must have significant experience in a research development role, a strong understanding of funding application processes with different funding bodies and a track record of developing successful cross-disciplinary, major, large scale funding applications. Experience of identifying and developing fellowship applications for early career researchers is also a key part of the role. Reporting to Head of Operations, the role holder will work with the Institute’s Director and Executive Board in identifying, planning and managing research activities and funding opportunities across the three Faculties. The successful candidate will be dynamic, organised and will have a calm and positive attitude in working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally sometimes on challenging and conflicting deadlines.

This full-time (36.25 hour) post is fixed-term for a period of 3 years. Job share arrangements may be considered.

The Faculty of Engineering was the first in the UK to be awarded an Athena Silver SWAN Award, in recognition of our commitment to supporting and advancing women’s careers in Engineering (STEMM). You can read more about this initiative at www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/athena-swan.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Romina Davoudi (Head of Operations) (Romina.Davoudi@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our University has always been a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.