"Research Manager"

Research Manager

Queen Mary University of London - Science & Engineering

Location: London

Salary: £44,288 to £51,755 per annum or candidates may be appointed as a Grade 4 - £40,015 - £46,618 as a development zone. Grade 5

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 27th February 2026

Closes: 12th March 2026

Job Ref: 9217

Contact Details: Jennifer Morgan, jennifer.morgan@qmul.ac.uk

Expected interview dates: Thursday 26th March & Friday 27th March

About the Role

As the primary contact for all research related activities within the School of Engineering and Materials Science (SEMS), you will provide high level, professional advice and support for the development and implementation of research strategies, innovation activities and impact across the school. You will be responsible for the effective management of administrative services supporting research activities, in collaboration with the Faculty Senior Research Manager, the School’s Director of Research and Centre Leads. You will lead on the operational support and development of research funding in SEMS, including management of financial costings and grant proposals, working closely with colleagues in central Professional Services including the Research Services Directorate, VP Research and Innovation’s Office, and Communications.

About You

Do you have excellent analytical, financial management and communication skills? Do you enjoy developing knowledge of research areas and supporting academic staff to link these to national and international funding opportunities, to further research in the School of Engineering and Materials Science?

If so, then this is an exciting time to join the SEMS within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Queen Mary. If you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, then we strongly encourage you to apply.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

Ranked joint 7th in the UK for the quality of its research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, Queen Mary is delivering world class research, education and knowledge transfer. The Faculty of Science and Engineering is capitalising on our exceptional REF2021 performance with significant investments to further enhance and grow our strategic research and innovation activities. As such we’re looking for a individual to join the School of Engineering and Materials Science to support and contribute to our vibrant, inclusive, thriving research community

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.