Queen Mary University of London
Role Description:
The senior member of the International Research and Innovation Team will take charge of research and partnership development, as well as providing pre-award support for the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry’s international research funding portfolio. The postholder will strategically engage with international funders and partners to optimize proposal and income opportunities. Responsibilities include evaluating research ideas based on funding requirements, facilitating large-scale proposal preparation, overseeing accurate costing and contracting, ensuring compliance with international funding requirements, and promoting best practices within the team.
Candidate Requirements:
The ideal candidate will possess a PhD degree or equivalent professional experience in the field of biomedical science or healthtech. They should have extensive experience in partnership development and income generation within higher education institutions, as well as a proven track record in supporting large-scale multi-disciplinary research applications involving overseas research partners. Proficiency in research contract preparation and negotiation, as well as the ability to handle partner due diligence and research intellectual property, is crucial.
About the Department:
The International Research and Innovation team is responsible for managing research and partnership development, as well as pre- and post-award support for EU and international research collaborations across all three Faculties. Its objectives are to strategically engage with international partners and funders externally, deliver competitive and high-quality proposals and projects internally, and ensure compliance with UK, EU, and international regulations and funder requirements.
About Queen Mary:
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that diversity of ideas is essential to achieving extraordinary accomplishments. Our commitment to social justice and improving lives through academic excellence has been a core principle throughout our history. We continue to embrace this spirit today, recognizing that diversity of thought and opinion stimulates intellectual brilliance. We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in everything we do.
Benefits:
We offer competitive salaries and access to a generous pension scheme. Our employees receive 30 days of annual leave per year (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), have access to a season ticket loan scheme, and can take advantage of a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we have work-life balance and family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, and on-site nursery facilities at our Mile End campus.
Position Details:
The post is based at the Whitechapel Campus in London and is a full-time (35 hours per week), permanent appointment. The starting salary will be Grade 6, ranging from Ā£52,549 to Ā£58,595 per annum (pro-rata), inclusive of London Allowance. Queen Mary University of London is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive community, and reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities. We also welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible work arrangements.
Interested individuals may address any informal inquiries to Manyi Cristofoli at m.cristofoli@qmul.ac.uk. Please click the ‘Apply’ button to apply for the role. The deadline for applications is Monday, 11th September, with interviews anticipated to take place shortly afterwards.
Valuing Diversity and Committed to Equality
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