"Research Facilitator"

Research Facilitator

Location: Radcliffe Department of Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford

Salary: Grade 7: £39,424 - £47,779 per annum with potential underfill at Grade 6 available with training and development. This is a Grade 7 post but candidates with potential, but less experience, who are seeking a development opportunity, will be considered for an appointment at Grade 6 (£35,681 - £41,636 p.a.) with amended duties, a development plan and mentoring.

Contract: Fixed Term (maternity cover) until July 2027, part time (30 hours per week). Secondments will be considered.

We are seeking a new colleague to join the Research Strategy and Funding team in the Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM) as one of our Research Facilitators. This post is to cover the absence of the substantive postholder, who is taking a period of maternity leave. The post is available until July 2027. As a Research Facilitator you will provide professional support to researchers in the department who are applying for internal and external funding for their research such as providing them with timely information about upcoming funding opportunities, feedback on elements of their application, and managing internal peer review processes. You will also assist in developing and implementing strategic initiatives to support the career development of academic and research staff and to promote collaboration amongst researchers within the department.

You should be educated to degree level preferably in a science discipline, or have equivalent professional experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. You should be able to review and respond to complex written documentation. You should be highly organised and work with meticulous attention to detail.

This is a great opportunity to explore a career in research facilitation, working with experienced colleagues and building up a strong network in this area across Oxford. The role would be ideal for someone with experience in grants and funding administration or research facilitation in a higher education institution, research institute, or a research active company in the private sector, or for a researcher who wishes to transition into an administrative role while remaining in a research-intensive environment. Equally those with other backgrounds, excellent transferable skills and a strong interest are encouraged to apply, previous experience as a Research Facilitator is not essential.

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact the Head of the Research Strategy and Funding team sarah.ball@rdm.ox.ac.uk.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online; you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement. The supporting statement should explain why you are interested in the role and how you meet the essential and desirable selection criteria for this post using examples of your skills and experience. Only applications containing a CV and supporting statement will be assessed. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria in the job description.

Only applications received before 12 noon on Tuesday 7 April 2026 can be considered. Interviews will be held in person week commencing 27 April 2026.

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