Research Funding Specialist

1 month ago


Adelaide, South Australia University of Adelaide Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Research Funding Specialist to join our Division of Research and Innovation at the University of Adelaide.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to play a key role in leading the university's research strategic planning, managing research partnerships, and prioritising investment in strategic initiatives.

Job Description

The Senior Research Grants Officer will be responsible for coordinating the administration of a portfolio of research funding grants and tenders, helping staff target programs and prepare quality applications, reviewing and submitting applications, notifying staff of outcomes, and liaising with sponsors, faculties, schools, institutes, and research funding applicants.

They will also contribute to the development of strategies and systems primarily in relation to enhancing research funding applications and managing submission rounds, providing advice, guidance, and mentoring to junior research funding officers on Pre-Award matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate the administration of research funding grants and tenders;
  • Help staff target programs and prepare quality applications;
  • Review and submit applications;
  • Notify staff of outcomes;
  • Liaise with sponsors, faculties, schools, institutes, and research funding applicants;
  • Contribute to the development of strategies and systems for enhancing research funding applications and managing submission rounds;
  • Provide advice, guidance, and mentoring to junior research funding officers;
Requirements

To be successful, you will need:

  • Detailed knowledge of the university sector, funding of research (including grants and tenders), and related structures and processes in a research-oriented field;
  • Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality advice to staff on research funding administration issues, including pre-award matters;
  • Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare correspondence for internal and external audiences and briefing papers for management;
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, plan actions, and work well to tight deadlines;
  • Demonstrated ability in the effective use of computer applications (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint), internet browsers, and information systems;
Benefits

The University of Adelaide offers a range of benefits, including salary packaging, flexible work arrangements, high-quality professional development programs and activities, and an on-campus health clinic, gym, and other fitness facilities.

About the University

The University of Adelaide is a world-renowned institution that values diversity, inclusion, and excellence in education and research. We are committed to creating a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.



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