Research Funding Manager

Research Funding Manager

St George's, University of London - Infection and Immunity Research Institute

Placed On: 7th April 2026

Closes: 12th April 2026

Job Ref: 678-26-R

City St George’s University is currently experiencing a severe IT incident affecting the Tooting Campus only. As a result, several services remain disrupted, and they are currently unable to receive external emails.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and efficient Research Funding and Project Manager to take part in a range of ongoing clinical research studies within the Centre for Neonatal and Paediatric Infection (CNPI), focusing on Vaccine, Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection, Prevention and Control studies. As Research Funding and Project Manager you be responsible for managing complex research projects at CNPI, from identification of funding opportunities through to project completion, including all aspects of pre- and post-award administration, ensuring compliance with CSG and funder regulations. You will be expected to work independently with minimum supervision and will be required to anticipate and resolve problems that may prove bottlenecks in the achievement of agreed milestone goals.

Key attributes of the successful applicant include:

• Successful track record in managing and coordinating complex research projects in a University
• Accurate worker and high attention to detail including when under pressure
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team / team building and management skills
• High level of prioritisation and organisation to manage a high volume of work and priorities effectively
• Strong organisational, time-management and communication skills
• Enthusiasm and personal initiative to solve problems, a self-starter with ability to work unsupervised

For further information about this position and to apply, please click on the 'Apply' button above.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 April 2026

If there is any issue with applying for the role, please email recruitment@sgul.ac.uk where a member of the team will assist.

St George’s School of Health and Medical Sciences is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

Interview date: To be confirmed

St George’s is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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