Research Director

1 day ago


Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom PraxisAuril Full time
Lead Research Strategy and Knowledge Exchange

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic individual to lead our Office for Research Strategy and Knowledge Exchange, a brand-new department within our professional services function.

The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in shaping LSTM's research strategy, building on our success in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), while developing our approach to better policy engagement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to the knowledge exchange and research strategy teams, utilizing analysis to inform data-driven decisions.
  • Develop a professional services plan and activities that support the delivery of a strategic research and knowledge exchange ecosystem.
  • Work with senior leaders across the institution to set KPIs for strategic research and knowledge exchange insights, in addition to outlining and delivering on departmental objectives.
  • Lead the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) submissions and subsequent exercises.
  • Develop effective research horizon scanning, intelligence gathering, and strategic funder engagement approaches.
  • Liaise with senior academic staff to represent LSTM at national and international forums related to research and knowledge exchange excellence.
  • Contribute to and quality assure information/data returns for relevant Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) reports.
Requirements
  • Undergraduate qualification or significant period of employment in a similar role.
  • Knowledge and experience of research within a higher education context, including REF and KEF, and relevant funding bodies.
  • Excellent understanding of broader national policy priorities in relation to research and knowledge exchange.
  • Proven experience in a strategic-level research management or planning role in higher education.
  • Ability to assess research performance at all levels of institutional organization and experience in managing and reporting research outputs and statistics.
  • Experience of the research cycle, particularly horizon scanning and funder engagement.
  • Demonstrable experience of setting high standards and determining the quality of service needed to achieve strategic goals.
About LSTM

LSTM is a globally recognized centre of excellence for research and teaching in tropical diseases. We aim to promote improved health, particularly for people in less developed/resource-poor countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.



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