"Research Publication Specialist Officer"

The Faculty of Medicine is looking to appoint a Research Publication Specialist Officer to provide reporting on research publications from our NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF). This is a part-time role (21 hours per week) available on a fixed term basis until 31 March 2028.

The role

The role is based in the Faculty of Medicine Research Support Office at Southampton General Hospital. Hybrid working is available, subject to completion of a probationary period. You will be part of a small team that provide research support. You will be responsible for identifying research outputs to submit to the NIHR which fund the BRC and CRF.

The role will involve:

• Conducting eligibility checks on research publications.
• Using abstracting and indexing databases such as Scopus, Web of Science and OpenAlex to produce reports.
• Offering advice and support to academic staff and colleagues in professional services on research publications.
• Update publications data in the University research information system (Pure)
• Identify and implement improvements to reporting processes, taking advantage of technological solutions.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience or knowledge of abstracting and indexing databases.
• Have experience or knowledge of academic publishing including open research and funder guidelines
• Be confident working with multiple sources of data
• Be able to produce work that is consistently of a high standard displaying excellent attention to detail.
• Have the ability to interact with colleagues at all levels and build relationships with key stakeholders.

What we can offer you

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

The role is available on a part-time basis (21 hours per week) with the opportunity to agree with your line manager a suitable working pattern over three, four or five days. Hybrid working is available subject to a probationary period.

If you wish to discuss the role in more detail please contact Matt Coleman, Faculty Research Manager at m.r.coleman@soton.ac.uk.

Please apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter, detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, to your application.

The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages.