About You As Manager, Major Research Initiatives, you will manage the identification, development and delivery of opportunities for RMIT researchers to partner with end users (commercial and not for profit organisations) to improve and increase the impact of RMIT's research outcomes. This includes identifying and matching excellence in RMIT with the research needs of commercial and not for profit organisations. Such partnerships also involve linking RMIT researchers with researchers in other institutions to ensure delivery of the best research solution for end users.
You will manage the identification, exploration and development of research bids and grant applications for large-scale, cross-disciplinary research within Australian and International Universities, industry, government and community partners. In addition, you will be responsible for ongoing strategic relationship management with RMIT's key stakeholders (such as CRCs).
To be successful in this position, you'll have:
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio
Part of the Research and Innovation Portfolio, Research Partnerships and Translation supports and enables researchers to partner to achieve excellent research translation outcomes. Research Partnerships and Translation also oversees intellectual property capture, protection and commercialisation for the university. Major Research Initiatives sits within the Research Partnerships and Translation Unit and is responsible for the development of collaborative grant applications and relationship management for RMIT within strategic consortium.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘ ' link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Fiona Madden via email [email protected].
Position Description - Manager, Major Research Initiatives
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Applications Close:30 Oct 2024 11.59 pm
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