Digital Research Facilitator

1 month ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time
Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Research Facilitator to promote best research practices, arrange access to digital research services, and associated training materials and events. The successful candidate will provide support and consultancy to researchers from the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine in the creation of digital research plans throughout the research life-cycle from pre-award to publication and preservation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and delivery of the uni-wide Digital Research Services Outreach and Skills Development programme
  • Support digital research planning and efficient use of services at College level
  • Maintain and enhance the digital research service catalogue
  • Work in partnership with researchers, staff supporting research and service providers at the University of Edinburgh

Requirements
  • Research experience in medical, health, and biological sciences or relevant subject and understanding of the research life-cycle in an academic environment
  • Confident user of a variety of digital services to deliver research outcomes

A Typical Day
  • Attending the weekly Research Services team meeting to discuss shared priorities and hear updates from the rest of the team
  • Catch up meetings with other members of the Research Facilitation team and service providers for the design and delivery of the uni-wide Digital Research Services Outreach programme
  • Plan and facilitate outreach and training events, on campus or virtually, with the assistance of the Events and Outreach Coordinator to support digital research skills development
  • Develop training materials and case studies to promote best research practices across the research lifecycle
  • Liaising with researchers, and research support staff from the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine to facilitate access and efficient use of digital research resources, services and tools and maintain an updated record of contacts and topics discussed
  • Analyse engagement data at College/Deanery/Centre level to identify digital research resources and topics of interest and in need of improvement.

Benefits
  • A competitive salary of UoE Grade 7, £40,247- £47,874
  • A chance to join a successful team working with world-leading researchers and infrastructure in a challenging research environment, promoting research excellence
  • Generous annual leave allowance of 40 days per year (inclusive of festive closure days)
  • Highly competitive defined-benefit pension scheme with a substantial employer contribution
  • A range of flexible working options to help prioritise work/life balance
  • A day of paid leave annually for your chosen volunteering activity
  • Access to excellent online learning and a Staff Scholarship fund
  • Varied staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, support for staff wellbeing and more


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