5 Worcester Street
Research Funding Associate
5 Worcester Street, Oxford
Grade 6
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
Research Services is one of the key Professional Services Departments supporting Oxford's research and innovation community. Our values include teamwork, professionalism, continuous improvement, empathy, respect and trust.
As a Research Funding Associate, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive team. You will
play an important role in enabling and supporting research grant activity that underpins funding for
research across the University. This role is an ideal entry point for a career in research support at the University of Oxford.
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 an enormous number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.
Hybrid working is available with the working pattern to be to discussed at interview.
About the Role
The Research Funding Team provides expert support for research grant preparation, submission,
acceptance and amendment across all Divisions, Departments and Faculties of the University. As a
Research Funding Associate, you will provide guidance to members of the University on research
funding opportunities; advice and training on the preparation, submission and acceptance of research grant applications; and guidance on quality assurance and institutional risk criteria relevant to research funding.
You will develop excellent, close and proactive working relations with Departments across the
University, and you will work closely with team colleagues while managing your own portfolio of activities.
About You
To be successful in this varied and interesting role, you will need to enjoy working effectively in a
deadline driven environment. You will be happy managing your own work while at the same time
working closely with others to ensure consistently effective team performance. High quality customer service will be important to you and you will have excellent communication skills.
Previous experience of supporting research funding requests and awards in an academic environment would be helpful but most important will be your enthusiasm to learn, willingness to take on new challenges and your ability to quickly build strong working relationships.
Full training will be given and we strongly support ongoing professional development.
Application Process
We welcome informal enquiries about any aspect of this position, they may be made to [email protected]
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two
referees as part of your online application.
Please apply no later than midday on Friday 7 March 2025. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing Monday 31 March 2025.
Contact Person : Meraj Huda Vacancy ID : 178126 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 07-Mar-2025 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 6 Contact Email : [email protected] Salary (£) : 34982 - 40855