Loughborough University is seeking to appoint a Research Policy Associate to become a part of the R&I Quality, Policy and Culture team within the Research and Innovation Office. This position is a full-time, permanent role with a starting salary in the range of £27,979 to £32,982 per annum. The position comes with a number of benefits including 20 days of annual leave, additional Bank Holidays and University closure days, family-friendly policies, flexible hybrid working arrangements, access to exceptional on-campus amenities, and more.
Situated in the central region of the UK, Loughborough University stands among the nation’s premier institutions, recognized for its exceptional research contributions. The university is currently expanding and enhancing the capabilities of our Research and Innovation (R&I) Office, creating numerous job openings aimed at reinforcing the level of service we are renowned for.
The Research and Innovation Office is instrumental in defining and administrating the university’s research and innovation endeavors, ensuring the delivery of outstanding, efficient, comprehensive support to our community of researchers throughout the lifecycle of research development.
Role Description:
The newly created position of Research Policy Associate will contribute to formulating the evidential foundation critical for making informed research policy decisions at the university. The associate will facilitate the administration of systems and the collection of data necessary to adeptly navigate policy requirements, which include research assessments, performance monitoring, adherence to Open Access mandates, and research data management.
The candidate will be chiefly involved with the university’s current research information system (CRIS) known as LUPIN (Loughborough University Publication INformation System), overseeing and refining metadata related to research outputs and their impact while ensuring it is accurately linked to the Research Repository.
We are seeking an individual with a proven track record of working effectively with electronic systems and databases, who possesses a keen eye for detail and a commitment to precise and meticulous work.
For a detailed overview of the requirements and responsibilities, please consult the Job Description and Person Specification provided.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.
For any informal inquiries regarding the post, you are invited to reach out to Bal Sandhu, the Research Policy Officer, at [email protected].
Application Deadline: Applications must be received by Sunday, 10th March 2024.
Interviews are scheduled for: Tuesday, 19th March 2024