Research Contracts Specialists

**Research Contracts Specialist**



**(Multiple posts, permanent)**





**Research Services, 5 Worcester Street, Oxford**





**Grade 7: Salary £36,024- £44,263**





We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated Research Contracts
Specialists to join the Research Funding and Contracts team based in our
offices at 5 Worcester Street, Oxford.





Research Services works in partnership with the University of Oxford’s
researchers and their departments. The Research Contracts Specialist role is
to review, draft and negotiate research related agreements, along with
providing advice on contractual issues associated with research and its
outputs. Research Contracts Specialists are also expected to develop good
personal relationships with our researchers and departments across the
University as well as with funding bodies and research collaborators.





You will be educated to degree level, be well-organised, enjoy finding
solutions to potentially complex issues, and be able to work and communicate
effectively under pressure in this challenging but rewarding role. Ideally you
will have a scientific background or administrative experience in higher
education or a charity-based environment, and an interest or experience in
contractual and organisational matters.





Research Services is a rapidly growing area of the University and this
position provides a good entry point for those seeking a career in University
administration. There is ample opportunity for specialist and on-the-job
training.





Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will be required
to upload a CV, supporting statement and the contact details of two referees.
For an informal discussion about the roles please contact Carly Banner
(carly.banner@admin.ox.ac.uk)





Only applications received **before 12.00 noon on Monday 09 October** can be
considered. **Interviews** are anticipated to take place on the **week
commencing 16 October**.