BACKGROUND

The Faculty and University of Manchester regard the development and implementation of an effective research strategy for Biology, Medicine and Health as central and crucial to its continuing success. The post is held within the Research & Innovation Projects Team. The team provides a professional service to support the development and implementation of the Faculty’s research and innovation strategy. It works closely with the academic community to:

• Coordinate FBMH internationalisation teaching and research partnerships and collaboration opportunities
• Run the Faculty Fellowship Academy, helping researchers gain externally-funded fellowships, from doctoral studies to senior levels
• Work closely alongside the Faculty Research Support Services team, which provides operational support for administrative and financial aspects of research grant management
• Support the formation and ongoing management of research networks by coordinating meetings, workshops and large events that help collaborations grow and prosper. This is in addition to the planning, coordination and management of projects and initiatives
• Provide strategic and administrative support to the Vice Dean for Research and Innovation, Head of Research and Business Engagement and the Research Development and Innovation Manager