"Research Grants Administrator"

The Cavendish Laboratory is the home of the Department of Physics at the University of Cambridge and 2025 marks the start of a new era for us as we moved into our brand new home, the Ray Dolby Centre. This state of the art facility is purpose-built for our world-leading research programmes and will provide National Facilities for all HEIs and commercial partners, sharing equipment and expertise.

The Department currently holds around 345 active research grants with a total value of £155 million and we are inviting applications for the role of Research Grants Administrator to join an expanding team at this very exciting time.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and enthusiastic and will be expected to develop a close working relationship with Principal Investigators and other departmental staff at all levels, and also the Research Operations Office to ensure smooth management of all processes and compliance with necessary regulations. You will join a small team who provide a comprehensive and efficient research grant management service to the Department, through every stage of the grant management process. You will be expected to support the audit process and help maximise future funding opportunities.

This is a varied post which requires excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, alongside the ability to prioritise and to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as well as a proactive approach to problem solving. You should also be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of Research Grants Administration with excellent IT skills.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 14 October 2025.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Informal inquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Sarah Hedger, dda@phy.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference KA47315 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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