Applications are welcomed for a Research Facilitation Officer to join the Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR). This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading department recognised internationally for its rigorous and valuable research.
The position is permanent and full-time.
The postholder will work under the line management of the Research Manager to support DPIR research activities including grant application, post-award management and facilitation of research excellence and building DPIR supportive and inclusive research culture.
The postholder will be educated to degree level or with equivalent professional experience. As well as having experience of research grants and contracts administration, within Higher Education. Excellent attention to detail is also essential, with a proven ability to work independently with minor supervision and deal accurately with detailed narrative, numerical, and financial data.
Experience of using X5 (the University’s costing system) would be desirable.
Informal enquiries about this role can be addressed to [email protected].
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement and details of two referees as part of your online application.
Only applications received before midday (UK time) on Monday 29 September 2025 can be considered.
Please quote reference 181744 on all correspondence.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 15 October 2025.
DPIR is currently working toward its submission to achieve Bronze Athena Swan status.
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