Research Development Associate

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time
The role

We are seeking to appoint a Research Development Associate to work in the Research Development team, providing maternity cover for 38 weeks at three days a week (0.6 FTE)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly valued, sector leading research development team based within the Division of Research Enterprise and Innovation (DREI).

The expert advice and guidance that the Research Development team provides to staff across all faculties is a key factor in The University of Bristol’s stellar record of winning world-class, externally funded research grants and PhD funding which significantly contributed to our ranking as a top 5 UK university for research (REF 2021).

The Research Development team is a source of expert, trusted knowledge and works with leading researchers from all careers stages, at the cutting edge of their disciplines, supporting them in attracting external funding for their research ideas.

Research Development also provides support and strategic advice to senior research leaders in the university.

If you have experience of working in research or research funding administration or developing funding applications within research, business, charities, or the public sector, this role could be for you.


What will you be doing?

In this role, you will work under the direction of the Research Development Managers as well as work alongside other Research Development Associates (RDAs).

You will be a key source of specialist knowledge primarily for researchers in the early stages of their careers, providing expert advice, supporting them in identifying external research funding streams for their research and providing close guidance as they develop their applications for grants or fellowships.

You will also communicate, analyse and disseminate funding opportunities to staff, and create and administrate internal selection process where required.

RDAs will also lead on training provision for academic staff in all faculties, through a constantly updated rolling programme of training. Training provided will typically include information sessions on key funding opportunities and bid-writing skills.

Alongside the Research Development Managers, you will also be expected to build strong relationships with senior colleagues across the university and support the facilitation of capacity building in research areas of strategic importance to the university.

There will also be opportunities to further develop your experience through supporting Research Development Managers in developing large, complex funding bids alongside senior academic staff.

Depending on your experience, you may also have the opportunity to line manage a Research Development Officer Research Development Administrator or a Trainee Business Administrator within the Research development team.


You should apply if
You have considerable experience of Research Management or applying for funding bids.You want to use and develop your own skills in areas such as capacity building, relationship management and the UK research funding landscape.You enjoy a diverse and fast-paced role at the forefront of cutting-edge research.You are passionate about helping colleagues, especially early career researchers, submit the highest quality applications for funding and fellowships.


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