University of East Anglia
Research Officer
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Research Officer
Ref: ALC1668
Starting salary from £38,784 per annum (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum (pro rata).
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Research Services Team in the Research and Innovation Services Division at the University of East Anglia to support the submission and management of research grant bids and awards.
Key Duties
- Managing the day-to-day activities involved in bidding for and accepting grants and contracts for research projects.
- Working closely with academic staff, academic and professional services managers, and a wide range of other colleagues internally and externally.
- Being part of a team supporting research in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
- Being mindful of the University's research strategy, and the University's and funder's policies and requirements underpinning research activity.
Requirements
You will have substantial recent experience in a similar or transferable role successfully participating in bidding for funding, considering contracts and advising on risks. You will have experience of supervising team members, negotiating and prioritising workloads and office activities. Further details of all the requirements are listed in the job description and person specification. For this post we are particularly looking for candidates with experience in the administration of research grants and contracts in the fields of clinical medicine, general medicine, allied health professions and social care.
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Job Details
- This part-time post (0.5 FTE) is available on an indefinite basis from 1 October 2026.
Benefits
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
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