The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Research Coordinator
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Research Coordinator
Salary: from £36,513 to £41,565 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £44,468 pa inclusive of London allowance
This is initially a full-time fixed term appointment for three years, with further extension subject to funding.
LSE Sociology is seeking a dedicated and professional Research Coordinator to support the Department’s research administration and the Sociology MPhil/PhD programme.
Working under the direction of the Department Research Manager, the post-holder will assist with the coordination of research activities, strategic initiatives and formal research assessment exercises. They will help promote a vibrant research culture, support funding-related activity, administer academic visitor and research staffing processes, and contribute to the successful delivery of seminars, conferences and other research events. A substantial part of the role will involve providing comprehensive administrative support for the Sociology MPhil/PhD programme, including admissions, programme delivery, examinations and assessments, communications, records, student support, events, facilities and liaison with the PhD Academy.
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Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the coordination of research activities, strategic initiatives and formal research assessment exercises.
- Help promote a vibrant research culture.
- Support funding-related activity.
- Administer academic visitor and research staffing processes.
- Contribute to the successful delivery of seminars, conferences and other research events.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support for the Sociology MPhil/PhD programme.
Requirements
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work accurately across competing priorities.
- Experience of administration in Higher Education.
- Confidence in communicating professionally with staff, students and external contacts.
- Proactive, flexible and collaborative.
- Judgement to use initiative, follow procedures consistently and refer issues appropriately.
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Benefits
- Occupational pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave.
- Hybrid working.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
How to Apply
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.
To apply for this post, please go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email sociology.admin@lse.ac.uk.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 13 October 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
Interviews are expected to take place on 27 October 2026.
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