Research Development Manager, Social Sciences

Role Description

Department

The Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (RIKE) Directorate supports and develops research, knowledge transfer and impact activities, with a critical component being the Research Development Team (RDT). This team collaborates closely with key academics and senior leaders to support existing, and identify new research strengths and priorities.

Role

Joining a successful team of proactive Research Development Managers (RDM) covering all three University faculties, within the social science portfolio you will: gain and share knowledge of our research capabilities; help to identify areas where York can make a significant research contribution; support strategically importan research initiatives; engage with funders and anticipate, identify, and develop funding opportunities; develop networks and collaborations and help ‘translate’ between the disciplines to build research capacity; and promote a vibrant, innovative and impactful research culture. This role is available on a part time basis (29.6 hours per week, 0.8 FTE).

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• Knowledge of research-related funding agencies (including the primary schemes) and the processes of applying for research funding 
• Significant working knowledge of a social sciences research area
• An understanding of the process by which academic research is conducted and translated into policy, practice, or product, together with the role of different stakeholders in this process 
• Experience of supporting colleagues and working collaboratively to achieve common goals
• Demonstrable experience of strategic thinking (particularly in an HE environment)

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact Dr David Diston on david.diston@york.ac.uk

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork