Research Adviser

1 week ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The Strategic Research Partnerships Hub (SRPH), based at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus is a new service that connects researchers, innovators, industry, clinicians and academics to R& D pathways locally and nationally. Offering expertise in funding, networking, collaborations, strategy, commercialisation and delivery of research.The Research Adviser will play a crucial role in driving innovation and advancing the Hub's strategic objectives through supporting innovators to secure national research funding and to work with the team to strengthen and grow a network of partners. Principally assigned to:o Support local innovation in medical devices and digital health technology research.o Coaching researchers to navigate the complexities of the research environmento Provide expertise for a range of funding opportunitieso Build a network of partners, both locally and nationally.They will require a strong background in research funding, grant application processes, excellent project management skills, expert knowledge of the innovation landscape with a proven track record of successfully securing funding for innovation projects.

Main duties of the job Provide expert advice/support to NHS, SME, and clinical academic researchers who are based at, or collaborate with, Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS FT, and partner organisations, who are developing innovative health technologies and plan to develop research funding applications. Advice will cover:

All aspects of research design

Sources of, and application procedures for, research funding

Public involvement

Knowledge of major national funding programmes

Help researchers to navigate the complexities of the research funding environment.

Support researchers to prepare for interview/presentations as part of the application process, where required.

Take a lead role in strengthening and growing Med Tech and Innovation networks and forge new relationships in both the East of England, and nationally.

Become a Subject Matter Expert for Innovation funding for health and social care research and be agile to new and emerging funding opportunities. About us Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close at midnight on the 22nd May 2024.

Interviews are due to be held on the 28th May 2024.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Essential
  • Educated to postgraduate level or equivalent experience.
Desirable
  • PHD.
Experience Essential
  • Experience of working within a research environment in NHS/academic or healthcare setting.
  • Involvement in the development of research proposals for submission to national research funding bodies.
  • Experience of the Med Tech research sector and engagement with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
Desirable
  • Experience of working within the NHS.
  • Experience of working within organisational partnerships.
  • Experience of communicating effectively with different organisations.
  • Experience of Public and Patient Involvement in Research.
Knowledge Essential
  • Knowledge of research processes within health and / or social care.
  • Knowledge of non-commercial research funding systems, in particular the NIHR, UKRI, Innovate UK.
  • Knowledge of Commercialisation pathways for medical devices.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of the NIHR Research Programmes and support infrastructure.
  • Knowledge and experience of research budgetary processes.
Skills Essential
  • A proven ability to provide high quality advice and support to researchers developing applied health research applications.
  • Skills in quantitative research methods.
  • Critical appraisal and analytical skills for interpreting information in research proposals.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
  • Time Management and prioritisation Skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas both written and verbal.
  • Ability to critically assess research methodologies, and to identify the most appropriate for a given study.
Desirable
  • Qualitative research methods.
Additional Requirements Essential
  • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
  • Ability and willingness to travel for meetings and events as required.
Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R& D

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 180-RD-245207#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Departmental Safety Adviser

    1 week ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

    Applications are invited for the Departmental Safety Adviser role which will manage and provide expert advice and guidance on matters of health and safety to one or more Departments (Oncology, Surgery and Paediatrics) located on or in the proximity of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.The post holder will manage safety within the departments on a day-to-day...

  • Research Grant Co-ordinator

    1 week ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

    Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.The Faculty of Economics is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individual for the role of Research Grant Co-ordinator, based at the Faculty of Economics, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge. The role holder is to support the Principal Investigator (PI), Prof Peter...

  • Specialist Adviser in Radiation Protection

    4 weeks ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

    As one of the world's oldest and most successful universities, the University of Cambridge is a renowned centre for research, education, and scholarship. Critical to our success is ensuring that everyone at Cambridge has a safe and healthy place to work, study, visit and enjoy. The Safety Office is part of the Health, Safety & Regulated Facilities Division...

  • Specialist Adviser in Radiation Protection

    1 month ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

    As one of the world's oldest and most successful universities, the University of Cambridge is a renowned centre for research, education, and scholarship. Critical to our success is ensuring that everyone at Cambridge has a safe and healthy place to work, study, visit and enjoy. The Safety Office is part of the Health, Safety & Regulated Facilities Division...

  • Senior Philanthropy Adviser

    1 week ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Fauna & Flora International Full time

    Over the next five years, Fauna & Flora aspires to enhance its global impact through investment, growth, visibility and influence. An essential part of this will be through greatly expanding awareness and visibility of its programmes among UK and global target audiences and by exponentially increasing its fundraising efforts and results. A key and growing...

  • Research Grant Co-ordinator

    1 week ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

    Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance. The Faculty of Economics is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individual for the role of Research Grant Co-ordinator, based at the Faculty of Economics, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge. The role holder is to support the Principal Investigator (PI), Prof Peter...

  • Armstrong T S Eliot Research Fellowship

    4 weeks ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

    The Governing Body of Magdalene College expects to elect a stipendiary (Junior) Research Fellow with tenure for three years from 1 October 2024 for the following: Armstrong T S Eliot Research Fellowship The T S Eliot Research Fellowship is an early career appointment and will last three years. It is not renewable. The holder is expected to conduct research...

  • Armstrong T S Eliot Research Fellowship

    2 months ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

    The Governing Body of Magdalene College expects to elect a stipendiary (Junior) Research Fellow with tenure for three years from 1 October 2024 for the following: Armstrong T S Eliot Research Fellowship The T S Eliot Research Fellowship is an early career appointment and will last three years. It is not renewable. The holder is expected to conduct research...

  • Research Grant Administrator Temporary Cover

    4 weeks ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

    The Wellcome Trust/Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute is seeking a part time (0.5 FTE) Research Grants Administrator to compliment the Finance team. In this role you will provide the Institute with excellent financial grants administrative support to maximise research income from a wide range of sources. You will be the primary contact within the Institute...

  • Research Grant Administrator Temporary Cover

    1 month ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

    The Wellcome Trust/Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute is seeking a part time (0.5 FTE) Research Grants Administrator to compliment the Finance team. In this role you will provide the Institute with excellent financial grants administrative support to maximise research income from a wide range of sources. You will be the primary contact within the Institute...

  • Research Grant Administrator Temporary Cover

    1 week ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

    The Wellcome Trust/Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute is seeking a part time (0.5 FTE) Research Grants Administrator to compliment the Finance team. In this role you will provide the Institute with excellent financial grants administrative support to maximise research income from a wide range of sources. You will be the primary contact within the Institute...

  • Research Grant Co-ordinator

    1 week ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

    Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.The Faculty of Economics is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individual for the role of Research Grant Co-ordinator, based at the Faculty of Economics, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge. The role holder is to support the Principal Investigator (PI), Prof Peter...

  • Research Grant Co-ordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

    Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.The Faculty of Economics is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individual for the role of Research Grant Co-ordinator, based at the Faculty of Economics, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge. The role holder is to support the Principal Investigator (PI), Prof Peter...

  • Machine Learning Research Software Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

    Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 5 years in the first instance.The Institute of Astronomy (IoA) at Cambridge University is internationally renowned for its outstanding environment in data-intensive astronomy. The interdepartmental Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge (KICC) is co-located on the IoA site, fostering connections with...

  • Machine Learning Research Software Engineer

    1 month ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

    Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 5 years in the first instance.The Institute of Astronomy (IoA) at Cambridge University is internationally renowned for its outstanding environment in data-intensive astronomy. The interdepartmental Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge (KICC) is co-located on the IoA site, fostering connections with...

  • Machine Learning Research Software Engineer

    1 week ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

    Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 5 years in the first instance.The Institute of Astronomy (IoA) at Cambridge University is internationally renowned for its outstanding environment in data-intensive astronomy. The interdepartmental Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge (KICC) is co-located on the IoA site, fostering connections with...

  • HR Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

    About us:The Department of Medicine is the largest Department in the School of Clinical Medicine at the University of Cambridge. Research is our major focus; from the fundamental aspects of biology, through to work on disease mechanisms as well as clinical translations.The opportunity:To support and deliver proactive and responsive HR services to academic,...

  • Impact and Knowledge Exchange Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

    We are seeking a proactive, engaging and organised Impact and Knowledge Exchange Coordinator (Social Science) to provide detailed strategic advice and practical support to individual researchers, clusters of researchers, departments and faculties in the Social Sciences to help to identify, maximise, capture and communicate research impact for REF2029.Working...

  • Assistant HR Advisor

    1 week ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

    The Human Resources department is responsible for the full range of HR functions at Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) including organisational structure, recruitment and retention, pay and grading, training and development, employment relations and performance management.The Assistant HR Advisor, in collaboration with the wider team, is responsible for...

  • Impact and Knowledge Exchange Coordinator

    3 weeks ago

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

    We are seeking a proactive, engaging and organised Impact and Knowledge Exchange Coordinator (Social Science) to provide detailed strategic advice and practical support to individual researchers, clusters of researchers, departments and faculties in the Social Sciences to help to identify, maximise, capture and communicate research impact for REF2029.Working...