Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, Sherrington Building, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PT
Permanent, full-time
This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not apply.
We are seeking to appoint a Research Grants Administration Officer to join our Research Administration Team. The role is pivotal in providing research applications and grant management services to the Department and is the interface between (i) academic staff in the Department, (ii) Research Services and Research Accounts in the central University Administration and Services and (iii) external funding agencies.
The post-holder will have the opportunity to manage their own Grants portfolio, assisting with specific projects, tasks and queries from Principal Investigators and research staff under the guidance of our senior team colleagues, and the Research Facilitation & Administration Manager, as necessary. In addition, this role involves undertaking general research support duties to help underpin our full grants operation. Full training and development will be provided.
Duties will include preparation of budget costings for funding applications, providing advice and support to applicants with reference to local policy and practice and funder/scheme criteria. You will also check that documentation is accurate, complete and has received appropriate departmental sign off. Other duties include the administration of financial and other administrative aspects of research grants, ensuring all transactions are eligible, recorded accurately and that spend is in line with University financial controls and funder terms.
To be effective you will have strong teamwork, written and oral communication skills, a commitment to providing excellent service, strong numeracy skills, along with the ability to plan and manage multiple priorities and demands.
The post is available immediately and will be based in the Department of Physiology Anatomy & Genetics, Sherrington Building, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PT.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Karen Brackley – Research Facilitation & Administration Manager, via email: [email protected].
The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 1st March 2024.
Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 4th or 11th March 2024.
While this is advertised as a full-time role, we welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for full time, part-time and flexible working arrangements.
We, as a Department and Community, will be considerate and welcoming of all people, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socio-economic background. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these impact us, and those around us, personally and professionally. – DPAG Statement of Inclusion
Contact Person : DPAG HR Team Vacancy ID : 171102 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 01-Mar-2024 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 5 Contact Email : [email protected] Salary (£) : 28759 - 33966