Centre Research Development & Engagement Manager (Net Zero)

The Centre Research Development & Engagement Manager (Net Zero) post is an exciting new position in the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences (NMES). The successful candidate will work closely with the Directors of the newly formed   Net Zero Centre, and be responsible for taking the lead on developing high quality research grant applications, which will underpin and expand the ambitious activities of the centre. The research grant applications this post will develop and support will range in size and scope, including very large, multi-million pound bids with internal and external collaborators (including HEI’s, industry partners etc.), cover a variety of domestic and international funding bodies, and be led by academics across several disciplines, including Engineering, Physics, and Informatics.  

Other key functions will be strengthening relationships with funding bodies and industry partners, providing advice and support to academic staff, contributing to research strategy development, and monitoring research performance. This post would suit somebody who has experience of developing and/or managing large research investments, business development in a higher education context, or an experienced postdoctoral researcher who wishes to stay in science but step away from practical work and not be a primary investigator.  

The Centre Research Development & Engagement Manager will report to the Head of Research Support.

This post will be offered on an indefinite contract. 

This is a part-time post - 50% full time equivalent