Research Director

1 month 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.

Working with senior leaders across the institution, the Head of Research Strategy & Knowledge Exchange will implement LSTM's strategic research and knowledge exchange plans, maximising funding opportunities and partnerships with external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to the knowledge exchange/research strategy, utilising 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 members of the LSTM Executive to set KPIs for strategic research and knowledge exchange insights, outlining and delivering on departmental objectives.
  • Research Excellence Framework (REF) & Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF)
    • Provide professional leadership for the Research Excellence Framework (REF), Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), and Knowledge Exchange Concordat (KEC) submissions.
    • Support the governance and oversight requirements of the REF and KE committees with the Deputy Vice Chancellor and Pro Vice Chancellors, Research Services, and Strategic Planning.
  • Research Pipeline and Intelligence
    • Develop knowledge of funding opportunities relevant to research at LSTM and bring new opportunities to the attention of academics.
    • Liaise with Heads of Academic Departments to understand the needs of the academic community and maintain a close appreciation of research funding needs at ground level.
    • Develop effective research horizon scanning, intelligence gathering, and strategic funder engagement approaches.
  • External and Policy Engagement
    • Liaise with senior academic staff in representing LSTM at relevant national and international forums related to research and knowledge exchange excellence, sharing best practices, and establishing collaborative networks.
    • Contribute and quality assure information/data returns for relevant Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), developing local processes to gather appropriate information.
    • Collaborate with policy-focused academic staff to support engagement with public policy, provide guidance on formal opportunities for policy engagement, and facilitate engagement with policymakers.
Requirements:
  • Undergraduate qualification or vocational equivalent, or a 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, their practice, and strategic priorities.
  • An 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.
  • The ability to assess research performance at all levels of institutional organisation, and experience of the management and reporting of research outputs and statistics internally and externally.
  • 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.
Additional Benefits:
  • 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days.
  • Generous occupational pension schemes.
  • Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre.
  • Employee assistance programme to support employee well-being.
  • High street discounts and cashback offers.
  • Government-backed cycle to work scheme.
  • Plus, a host of additional family-friendly policies.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age, and disability.

We welcome conversations about flexible working.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases.

Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.

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