Senior Research Development Specialist

(HE09) $123,881 to $132,534 or (HE08) $106,561 to $119,550 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term, full time position available until December 2026 with a possibility to extend. Part time option will also be considered.

As an integral part of the Research Development team, who is embedded within the scientific community of the SAiGENCI, the incumbent will provide support for funding initiatives in order to deliver an increase in the scale and diversity of external research funding and awards for SAiGENCI and the University. They will liaise with sponsors, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, and academic staff to ensure that the applications align with the goals of the University. The position will be expected to work closely with the SAiGENCI Scientific Program Leaders and Research Services Staff to play a major role in coordinating, project managing and enhancing the quality of funding applications.

The role will also be expected to lead or take a major role in coordinating, project managing and enhancing the quality of major funding applications. They will be responsible for ensuring researchers target key programs at scale, prepare quality applications and achieve high success rates.

To be successful you will need: 

• An understanding of major national and international research funding opportunities, mechanisms and research management in the University environment and an understanding of the distinctive research profile of SAiGENCI and the University of Adelaide.
• Experience in developing and providing a range of grant development and research support services and an understanding of the processes involved in co-ordinating and developing major funding initiatives in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to assist in the writing, editing and development of research proposals, business plans and promotional materials.
• Excellent organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, plan actions and work well to tight (externally imposed) deadlines.
• A high level of self-motivation, initiative, creativity and sound judgement.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 31 January 2024.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Dale Godfrey, PhD
Director, Research Funding (Pre-Award)
P: +61 (8) 83133062
E: ************@adelaide.edu.au

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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