Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade 7 £39,238.82 - £46,060.82 (Inclusive of London Allowance)

Location: Bloomsbury, London

Hours: 35 per week

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. We are committed to enhancing our portfolio of partners and engaging in large-scale complex bids and initiatives that align with our values.

About the Department

The Research and Knowledge Exchange Directorate manages the whole lifecycle of research and knowledge exchange activities at SOAS, from supporting researchers applying for funding to generating research impact and commercialising new knowledge. It is an exciting time to join the SOAS Research and Knowledge Exchange Directorate at SOAS and play a key role in delivering the Vision and Strategy and contributing to the realisation of ambitious income targets.

About the Role

As a Research and Knowledge Exchange Development Officer, you will provide pro-active professional support and guidance in the planning, costing, development and delivery of research and knowledge exchange through externally-funded projects and activities. You will facilitate the preparation of research proposals and take the lead on the development of large, multi-partner, interdisciplinary research collaborations to UK and international funders, proactively liaising with other HEIs and external partners and building SOAS’s capacity to lead and deliver timely, high quality projects. Working with colleagues within the directorate and across SOAS, you will play a key role in strategy development and engagement to increase external research and knowledge exchange income through collaborative research, contract research, and other projects of strategic value.

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

How to Apply

Professional Services: please complete the Unbiased application form, please note you will not be able to upload a CV.

Closing date: 15 December 2022

Interviews to be held: w/c 9 January 2023

Further information

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk

'Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006'. ‘Successful candidates must be based in the UK for the duration of their contract.

For information on how and why SOAS processes personal data about its job applicants, please read our Job Applicant Notice.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, the Global South, Black, Asian or other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.

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