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Job reference
20/108105
Date posted
27/01/2020
Application closing date
07/02/2020
Salary
£41,526 to £51,034 per annum (pro-rata)
Job category/type
Professional Support
Attachments
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European and International Research Manager (Part Time)
Job description
The successful candidate will play a major role at Queen's University, delivering significant growth in the University's International research portfolio and effectively increasing Northern Ireland's engagement with European research funding schemes. The post holder will achieve this by:
* Strategically identifying opportunities and providing
coordination for applications, professional support and expert advice as required;
* Developing strong networks internationally, across Europe and Northern Ireland, proactively increasing engagement with European and international research programmes by potential participants across the University and Northern Ireland;
* Establishing a strategic overview of European and international funding including undertaking horizon scanning activities, investigation of the research policy landscape and analysis of technology and industry trends;
* Deliver key targets for research income through optimising the funding profile for the University and Northern Ireland from European and other international research funders.
The post holder will become a European thematic expert for applied science and technology in Northern Ireland, and will be a key part of the network of EU regional Contact Points.
This post will be part-time (0.5 FTE) and available for a one year period. The post holder will work collaboratively with the other thematic experts to provide comprehensive support for applied science and technology in Northern Ireland.
Queen's University Belfast is one of the leading universities in the UK and Ireland with over 24,000 students, 4,200 staff and an annual turnover of some GBP 300m. We offer generous terms and conditions of employment underpinned by excellent benefits including attractive well-being, family friendly and other lifestyle benefits.
You will have 42 days annual leave, as well as generous pension scheme, with 21.1% employer contribution. Our staff are our greatest resource and we are dedicated to providing a wide range of training and development opportunities, with free courses available to all staff. We have excellent staff discounts to include Queen's Film Theatre, language courses and gym memberships at Queen's Sport
The successful candidate must have:
*
Primary or postgraduate degree in a relevant subject area (ICT, Engineering, Maths, Physics, or another STEM subject).
*
Minimum of three years' recent experience of working within a relevant research (academic, public sector or commercial research environment) or research funding environment.
*
Proven track record of assisting the initiation and development of successful large-scale applications, including experience of providing support to the development of European and/or international projects.
*
Demonstrable knowledge of the current European and/or international research funding landscape.
*
Evidence of strong interpersonal skills and ability to build links with key internal and external stakeholders, including research funding organisations
Candidate Information
About the Directorate
Note to EAA Applicants on Brexit
Further Information for International Applicants
Job title
European and International Research Manager (Part Time)
Job reference
20/108105
Date posted
27/01/2020
Application closing date
07/02/2020
Salary
£41,526 to £51,034 per annum (pro-rata)
Job category/type
Professional Support
Attachments
Blank
Job description
The successful candidate will play a major role at Queen's University, delivering significant growth in the University's International research portfolio and effectively increasing Northern Ireland's engagement with European research funding schemes. The post holder will achieve this by:
* Strategically identifying opportunities and providing
coordination for applications, professional support and expert advice as required;
* Developing strong networks internationally, across Europe and Northern Ireland, proactively increasing engagement with European and international research programmes by potential participants across the University and Northern Ireland;
* Establishing a strategic overview of European and international funding including undertaking horizon scanning activities, investigation of the research policy landscape and analysis of technology and industry trends;
* Deliver key targets for research income through optimising the funding profile for the University and Northern Ireland from European and other international research funders.
The post holder will become a European thematic expert for applied science and technology in Northern Ireland, and will be a key part of the network of EU regional Contact Points.
This post will be part-time (0.5 FTE) and available for a one year period. The post holder will work collaboratively with the other thematic experts to provide comprehensive support for applied science and technology in Northern Ireland.
Queen's University Belfast is one of the leading universities in the UK and Ireland with over 24,000 students, 4,200 staff and an annual turnover of some GBP 300m. We offer generous terms and conditions of employment underpinned by excellent benefits including attractive well-being, family friendly and other lifestyle benefits.
You will have 42 days annual leave, as well as generous pension scheme, with 21.1% employer contribution. Our staff are our greatest resource and we are dedicated to providing a wide range of training and development opportunities, with free courses available to all staff. We have excellent staff discounts to include Queen's Film Theatre, language courses and gym memberships at Queen's Sport
The successful candidate must have:
*
Primary or postgraduate degree in a relevant subject area (ICT, Engineering, Maths, Physics, or another STEM subject).
*
Minimum of three years' recent experience of working within a relevant research (academic, public sector or commercial research environment) or research funding environment.
*
Proven track record of assisting the initiation and development of successful large-scale applications, including experience of providing support to the development of European and/or international projects.
*
Demonstrable knowledge of the current European and/or international research funding landscape.
*
Evidence of strong interpersonal skills and ability to build links with key internal and external stakeholders, including research funding organisations
Candidate Information
About the Directorate
Note to EAA Applicants on Brexit
Further Information for International Applicants