Research Support Officer

Do you have experience of providing financial and administrative support in addition to exceptional organisational skills?

Do you want to join a team supporting academics with research grant management?

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our Faculty Research Office. You will provide high quality, customer-focused research support contributing to the strategic objectives and research culture of the Faculty. In particular, you will support the development of funding applications, provide financial administration and as appropriate, will assist with grant management.You will have excellent numeracy skills combined with experience of preparing, analysing and presenting financial information accurately and methodically.

You will also have excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and balance workloads, deliver results and meet deadlines under pressure.The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies.

The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences gained a Bronze award in 2014 and submitted an application for a Silver award in April 2017.

We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information. http://www.fbs.leeds.ac.uk/equality-and-diversity/athena-swan/

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Vicky Jackson, Faculty Research and Innovation Manager Tel: +44 (0)113 343 3122, email: v.s.jackson@leeds.ac.uk