King's College London
Job title:
Research Funding Associate
Company
King’s College London
Job description
Job Information Organisation/Company
KINGS COLLEGE LONDON Research Field
Psychological sciences Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1) Country
United Kingdom Application Deadline
17 Mar 2024 – 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract
Permanent Job Status
Part-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Job description
We are looking for a new member of the Pre-Award Office in the Research Grants and Contracts department at King’s College London. The post holder will:
- provide efficient and effective pre-award service for members of King’s College London staff who are engaged in research.
- have delegated authority and responsibility within certain limitations to prepare and submit official costs on behalf of the College.
- approve and submit research applications.
- accept grants awarded.
- negotiate contractual conditions and contribute towards the formulation of policy on research matter and also develop (or continue to develop) their own expertise in research funding.
The Pre-Award Health Team supports the Faculties of Life Science and Medicine, Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, and Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience and each team member manages a portfolio of projects across the Faculties.
This post will be permanently based with the Health Team. Offices are based at London Bridge and Denmark Hill.
King’s has a hybrid working policy and the post will primarily be based at Guy’s Campus, however flexibility is required to be at any Campus where needed. Flexibility with regards to location of work will therefore be required.
This post will be offered on an indefinite contract.
This is a part-time post – 80% full time equivalent.
Key responsibilities
- To check costing and draft applications of funding proposals for research grants and give academic staff accurate, clear advice on related matters, university policy on indirect cost recovery and the presentation of figures in research proposals.
- To provide sound, constructive advice to academic staff applying for research grant funding, including: – costing and pricing grant proposals, funders’ regulations, university polices, King’s Health Partner Trusts’ requirements, publication, legal and intellectual property matters.
- To check and formally approve research proposals for their compliance with university policies and the rules and regulations of funders.
- To develop an expertise in specific funding bodies, in particular their application processes and systems as well as their funding terms and conditions.
- To disseminate information on relevant university policy and procedures and explain them, as appropriate, to academic and research support staff, including participating in seminars, as necessary and providing relevant training for academic and local administrative staff on an ad hoc basis.
- To work closely with other sections of RMID and local academic administrative staff across the university to ensure (i) a high quality, consistent and integrated approach and response to research support and (ii) that the pre-award grants team has a well-managed interface with other sections of the Division, the university and its partner NHS Foundation Trusts.
- To ensure that proper, up-to-date and accurate records of applications and awards are maintained by the whole pre-award team, and input, validate and monitor material uploaded to university information systems, such as Worktribe. To be responsible for the accuracy and integrity of research-related data in their area and contribute to the preparation of reports and analyses of activity.
- To prepare draft collaboration agreements and other related agreements for research projects from Research Grants & Contracts templates (including the Brunswick templates) and develop a good working knowledge of how to use them.
- To negotiate collaboration agreements and subcontracts with external partners involved in research projects.
- To be personally responsible for their own work and to refer to their line-manager on complex matters of policy and/or legal matters.
- To undertake such other duties as are consistent with the role, as required by their line manager and to work across such campuses as may be required.
The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
Skills, knowledge, and experience
Essential criteria * Relevant work experience in research funding administration
- Ability to analyse and present information with a focus on specific requirements of funding schemes
- Knowledge of research funding landscape in the UK and/or internationally, including knowledge of grants and funders requirements
- Understanding of the UK and European university environment
- Able to produce highly accurate budgets in line with funder guidelines, and practical, sound numeracy skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of people in a positive and helpful manner whilst being capable of firmly maintaining university policies
- Proven organisational and administrative skills
- Demonstrably high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work well under pressure and to be able to prioritise their work in the face of constantly shifting priorities and tight deadlines
- Good analytical and practical problem solving skills
Desirable criteria * Degree or equivalent professional qualification or equivalent experience
- Direct experience handling the pre-award aspects of research funding mechanisms in a university
- Knowledge of full economic costing methodology
- Familiarity with clinical research projects, including clinical trials administration and experience of working with NHS Trusts.
Requirements
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute KINGS COLLEGE LONDON Country United Kingdom City London (Central) Geofield
Where to apply Website
Contact City
London (Central)
STATUS: EXPIRED
Expected salary
Location
London
Job date
Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:28:15 GMT
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