Research Manager

3 days ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

The Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR) is seeking to appoint a Research Manager as a key senior role overseeing the operation of the Department's Research activity.

This is a full-time and permanent appointment.

The Research Manager will manage all research funding applications for the Department, oversee post-award research activity, and other research activity such as the Department's research networks. The postholder will provide advice on all research activity, will develop and implement policies, and will oversee support for research activity in the Department. The Research Manager will be expected to be pro-active and work closely with the Director of Research to support the implementation of the Department's research strategy, identifying new funding opportunities and enabling academics in DPIR to apply successfully to a wide variety of grants. The Research Manager will work closely with the Head of Administration and Finance and will deputise on all Research related activity; and may from time to time be asked to deputise across other functional areas on Department-wide projects.

The Research Manager will be supported by the Research Facilitation team, currently comprising two Research Facilitation Officers, a Research Compliance Lead and a project administrator – and will lead the team and line manage individuals within the team. The postholder will also work closely and collaboratively with colleagues within the Department, the Social Sciences Division, Research Services and the wider University.

The successful candidate will have a high intellectual capability, with a good first degree or equivalent, preferably postgraduate. They will have professional experience of research administration in Higher Education, and of dealing with different types of research applications and awards including research councils, government funders and private organisations. They will also have excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to manage a team effectively and of working collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV, supporting statement and details of two referees as part of your online application.

Only applications received before midday (UK time) on Wednesday 3 July 2024 can be considered. Please quote reference 173399 on all correspondence.


  • Research Assistant

    1 week ago


    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Medical Research Council Full time

    Overall Purpose:We have an open-ended vacancy for a microinjection specialist in the Gene Delivery team at the Mary Lyon Centre (MLC). The facility currently comprises one modern laboratory with four fully functional microinjection stations. The Gene Delivery group is composed of the laboratory manager and three research assistants. This dedicated team is...

  • Research Executive

    1 week ago


    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom MMR Research Worldwide LTD Full time

    Are you a researcher looking for an exciting next step in your career? Do you enjoy working on high profile global accounts within the FMCG industry?We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated and passionate individual to join our Oxfordshire team as a Research Executive.What we do here at MMR...MMR is an independent, global consumer and sensory research...

  • Research Manager

    7 days ago


    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    About the Blavatnik School of GovernmentOur vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford Brookes University Full time

    PLEASE NOTE: This is an internal advert and is open to current Oxford Brookes University staff only. We are looking for a highly motivated Research Impact Manager to develop research impact through policy, practice and engagement with internal and external stakeholders. The post-holder will be responsible for leading on the development and...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    The NDM Grant Management Team are an ambitious and supportive group, delivering high quality, professional project support across NDM. We have an exciting opportunity a Research Grants Manager to work alongside researchers at the leading edge of science in the largest medical department at Oxford, the Nuffield Department of Medicine, offering an excellent...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    The NDM Grant Management Team are an ambitious and supportive group, delivering high quality, professional project support across NDM. We have an exciting opportunity a Research Grants Manager to work alongside researchers at the leading edge of science in the largest medical department at Oxford, the Nuffield Department of Medicine, offering an excellent...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Ellison Institute of Technology Full time

    Will also consider a remote based contractor. This role may require relocation to African HQ at some point in the future. Hours: Full-time Chief OperatingOfficer - Africa Clinical Research Network The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) works to develop and deploy advanced technology in pursuit of solving some of humanity's most challenging and enduring...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford Brookes University Full time

    PLEASE NOTE: This is an internal advert and is open to current Oxford Brookes University staff only. Oxford Brookes University has established a new Directorate of Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RI&E) to strengthen support for RI&E activities and achieve greater societal impact.The Directorate comprises three teams:Research Support and Governance,...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    About the RoleDo you want to improve the life and the treatment of patients with respiratory conditions? We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Research Nurse Manager to lead our research delivery team. Come and work with our research nurses and practitioners to deliver a portfolio of trials across a broad spectrum of respiratory diseases.You will work...

  • Researcher

    2 months ago


    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity for a researcher to join a collaborative project which examines reparative justice in school education. The project is funded by the UKRI Frontier Research grant, Reparative Futures of Education (Repair-Ed), and is led by Professor Arathi Sriprakash.The project involves collaborating with primary school-communities in the city...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant/Lab Manager to work with Professor Bernhard Staresina in the Memory and Sleep Laboratory. The laboratory investigates the interactions between episodic memory formation and brain dynamics during sleep.The post is full-time and fixed-term for 24 months ending no later than 31 Dec 2026 in the first instance,...

  • Research Assistant

    2 days ago


    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    We have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our fantastic research team here the Jenner Institute, Nuffield Department of Medicine. This role will primarily involve research pertaining to the Malaria Vaccine Programme, but may offer support to other programmes within the Jenner Institute as required.As a Research...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    To facilitate and co-ordinate the set-up, initiation and monitoring/audit of all research studies within the Trust, in accordance with the relevant national and local regulatory frameworks, policies and procedures.To ensure that all studies are initiated within the required timelines, and will be responsible for developing and managing the Trust NIHR CRN...


  • Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    This is a re-advertisement, previous applicants need not apply.Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health) contains world-renowned population health research groups and provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching. Oxford Population Health is a key partner in the Big Data Institute (BDI), contains...

  • Research Officer

    4 weeks ago


    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity for a post-doctoral researcher to join a research project examining the effectiveness of an online teacher professional development course in preparing teachers to deliver the Mathematical Reasoning programme for Year 2 pupils. The project is funded by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and the post-holder will join the...

  • Research Officer

    2 months ago


    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity for a post-doctoral researcher to join a research project examining the effectiveness of an online teacher professional development course in preparing teachers to deliver the Mathematical Reasoning programme for Year 2 pupils. The project is funded by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and the post-holder will join the...

  • Research Facilitator

    1 month ago


    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    About the roleWe have an exciting opportunity to join the Research Strategy and Funding team in the Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM), as a Research Facilitator. The RDM has a large and varied portfolio of funded research projects spanning diverse research areas. RDM is committed to ensuring our researchers are given as much support as possible when...

  • Research Facilitator

    4 weeks ago


    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    About the roleWe have an exciting opportunity to join the Research Strategy and Funding team in the Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM), as a Research Facilitator. The RDM has a large and varied portfolio of funded research projects spanning diverse research areas. RDM is committed to ensuring our researchers are given as much support as possible when...

  • Senior Researcher

    1 week ago


    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom NFP People Limited Full time

    Senior ResearcherWe have an exciting opportunity for a PhD or postdoc level social sciences researcher, with an interest in climate communication.Position: Senior ResearcherLocation: Oxford (hybrid/remote working considered)Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working considered)Salary: £40,000 pa, plus benefitsContract: PermanentBenefits: 3.5% -...

  • UX Researcher

    1 week ago


    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Kamino Consulting Ltd Full time

    A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced UX Researcher, to join a thriving design team in Oxford. This role will see you work on a wide variety of interesting, technical projects and strive to produce easy-to-use, high-quality, robust applications. The company has an informal and friendly company culture and a healthy work/life balance.We...