Postgraduate Research Officer

Job description

School of Science

Full Time - Open Ended

The School of Science is seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual to the role of Postgraduate Research Officer. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues from the Doctoral College Office (DCO), the School’s Associate Dean for Research and Innovation (ADR&I) and the Director of Doctoral Programmes (DDP) to deliver excellent and individualised customer service and manage the day-to-day administration of the School’s provision of postgraduate research/PhDs. This includes PGR recruitment, administration and progression processes within the School including all aspects of studentships, grant and fellowship applications.

Candidates should possess a strong commitment to providing an outstanding service, be quick to learn and adapt in a changing environment and manage complex workloads. The ability to work flexibly, embed compliance/regulatory changes and develop appropriate procedures as well as excellent practical IT skills are essential. The ability to work independently and lead administration processes is a crucial aspect of the role and a background in post-graduate research administration is desirable.

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Candidates are encouraged to get in touch by email () for an informal discussion about the opportunity prior to submitting an application.

Applications for job-share and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs. 

Closing Date : 29 September 2024

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