Open Research Coordinator

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Open Research refers to research practice which is suitably transparent, enabling others to contribute and collaborate, or for the research to be used, replicated/tested, and built upon with no unnecessary barriers.

As the UKRN Open Research Coordinator, you will be responsible for collating training, and evaluation and advocacy tools to embed Open Research practices within the wider University community as described in the duties below. You will work with other coordinators and project officers across the country to accelerate the uptake of Open Research practices and promote the benefits of Open Research through project work, training, promotional activities, and communication. You will engage with a wide range of service users, including researchers, educators, technical and professional staff, students, and civic communities. Your role will principally ensure that the University of Southampton's contribution to the UKRN's 5-year program is coordinated effectively - 'Growing and Embedding Open Research in Institutional Practice and Culture', concluding on August 31st, 2026.

**Activities**

Reporting to the Head of Open Research & Publication Practice (UKRN Institutional Lead) and to the University of Southampton UKRN Local Network Lead, you will:

- Facilitate Southampton’s contribution to the national project using a variety of approaches.
- Gain and maintain familiarity with the project aims and keep the project teams updated with changes and progress.
- Design and prepare internal and external project communications and develop a web presence for the project.
- Lead in the development and delivery of promotional activities.
- Manage and progress workstream activities at a local level.
- Undertake research into the evaluation of training and identify gaps in University of Southampton training provision.
- Research, collate, organise and edit material for inclusion in reports and communications.
- Undertake research and horizon-scanning.

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