Global Development Research Lead

2 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom University of Manchester Full time

Job Summary

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We are seeking an exceptional candidate to lead our Global Development Research initiative, driving direct links between research and teaching at the University of Manchester.

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This role will play a pivotal part in enhancing our engagement with development policy and practice, maximizing the real-world impact of our research, teaching, and doctoral training.

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You will work closely with our Impact Director and Communications Team to finalise the strategy and approach of the Research for Transformation Lab, while getting activities off the ground.

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This is a fixed-term, part-time role (17.5 hours per week) working within a flexible, hybrid working environment. It is funded for three years, with the potential for extension.

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About the Role

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The Global Development Institute at the University of Manchester is a leading centre for research and teaching on development issues, dedicated to promoting social justice and addressing global inequality.

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We work in a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment with over 65 academic staff, up to 100 PhD students, over 600 master's students, and over 50 undergraduate students.

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Your Key Responsibilities

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• Enhance GDI's engagement with development policy and practice

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• Maximise the real-world impact of research, teaching, and doctoral training

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• Work closely with the Impact Director and Communications Team

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• Finalise the strategy and approach of the Research for Transformation Lab

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• Get activities off the ground in a new initiative

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What You'll Get in Return

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• A fantastic market-leading pension scheme

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• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme

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• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays

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• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period

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• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers



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