To be considered for this role, you must have a degree in a science subject or equivalent relevant experience. Experience with X5 is highly preferable.
Are you an experienced Research Administrator with a strong understanding of grant funding, costing, and academic collaboration? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an University of Oxford department as a Temporary Research Facilitator .
As a key member of the Research Support Team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting world-leading researchers in the development, costing, and submission of high-quality funding proposals. You’ll be the primary point of contact for Principal Investigators and collaborators, advising them on complex funder requirements, University policy, and contractual matters.
Key responsibilities include
- Acting as the liaison between researchers, funders, Research Services, and departmental leadership throughout the grant submission process.
- Providing expert advice on funder policies, departmental procedures, and research costing using the University’s X5 tool.
- Reviewing and improving non-technical aspects of research proposals, and arranging peer reviews to enhance proposal quality.
- Identifying post-award risks and supporting smooth project initiation, including research contracts, staff recruitment, and compliance.
- Monitoring major funding calls and proactively disseminating relevant opportunities to researchers.
- Supporting strategic projects by analysing research outcomes, impact, and funding trends.
- Assisting with compliance on Open Access policies and funder outcome reporting.
About you
We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with:
- A degree in a science subject or equivalent relevant experience.
- Excellent written communication skills and the ability to edit and assess research proposals.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across academic and administrative teams.
- Confidence in interpreting contractual documents and policies, and presenting complex information clearly.
- A track record of working to deadlines, managing multiple projects, and offering constructive feedback to senior colleagues.
- Proficiency in MS Office and an analytical mindset for managing and reporting data.
- Discretion, diplomacy, and sound judgment when dealing with sensitive information.
Please be aware that all candidates need to be able to start work immediately and must be able to work on site if required to do so.
