Researcher Development Coordinator Ref 20724
School/department: Doctoral School, Research and Enterprise Services
Hours: Full time (1.0 FTE / 36.5 hrs per week). Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract: Permanent
Reference: 20724
Salary: starting at £24,144 to £27,396 per annum, pro rata if part time
Placed on: 19 June 2023
Closing date: 03 July 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: 13 July 2023
Expected start date: As soon as possible
Job description
The Researcher Development team in the Doctoral School is looking for a self-motivated, engaged and enthusiastic Coordinator to support training and development activities for postgraduate and early career researchers and research staff, and to help foster an environment at the University in which they can thrive.
This is an exciting time to join the Doctoral School, as we move through a period of review and renewal, and expand capacity in our team in order to support service delivery and underpin the pursuit of our strategic ambitions.
This role provides the opportunity to work with a variety of academic and professional services staff across the whole institution, as well as directly with researchers themselves. Working in a small team you will:
- Be responsible for the administration of the training and development programmes;
- support committees;
- organise and help to facilitate events that bring the research communities together;
- act as the main point of contact for staff and researchers; and
- ensure the delivery of an effective, professional service.
Strong administration skills, a keen eye for detail and the ability to communicate effectively are key.
Please contact Alexander Aghajanian (Senior Researcher Development Coordinator; alex.aghajanian@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy, Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.
Download Job Description and further specification 20724 [PDF 113.66KB]
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How to apply
Download our professional services application form - Dec 2020 [DOC 203.00KB] and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form [DOCX 65.11KB] and fill in all sections.
You must email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk
You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.
You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.