Research Funding Associate
Applications for this vacancy closed on 7 March 2025 at 12:00PM
**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 paul.fox@admin.ox.ac.uk
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. **
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 paul.fox@admin.ox.ac.uk
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. **
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**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 ... 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 ... |
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