• Research Development Manager required at the Centre of Research Excellence in Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Part-time to Full time (0.6 – 1.0 FTE negotiable) fixed term opportunity for 12 months at Camperdown Campus
• Base Salary $121,508 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Centre of Research Excellence in Pulmonary Fibrosis (CRE-PF) team as a Research Development Manager to develop and support research endeavours. You will be closely working with the CRE-PF lead Professor Tamera Corte and other chief investigators of this nationally collaborative program.

This role is responsible for the general management of all operational aspects of the CRE-PF research development work, including planning, developing, submission and reporting of research funding applications to meet the Centre’s research objectives. Drawing on their expertise in research, the Research Development Manager will play an active role in monitoring research funding opportunities, designing and developing funding applications, managing the application process with a large collaborative team, research commercialisation, and liaising with key stakeholders. The Research Development Manager reports on the progress of the research (including to external funding bodies), sources grant funding, and collaborates with academics and research professionals to achieve the goals of the CRE-PF.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide effective program management for the research development being undertaken by the Centre of Research Excellence in Pulmonary Fibrosis.
  Provides overall research development management for multiple research funding applications including establishing application organisation structures, application plans, tracking systems, monitoring compliance, embedding project governance and controls, and communication
• Support the strategic direction of the research development plan of the Centre of Research Excellence in Pulmonary Fibrosis.
  Provides sound, strategic advice and support to the development and implementation of the ongoing research strategy
• Provides funding oversight for research development opportunities in the Centre of Research Excellence in Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Develop and manage the research project application budgets including grants and/or faculty funded arrangements in collaboration with the Chief Investigator and Senior Centre Management
• Manage key stakeholder relationships, events and communications
• Ensure that governance and ethics requirements for research development activities are addressed and met appropriately
• Ensure Work Health and Safety requirements are met.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Research Development Manager who has:

• Have postgraduate qualifications and relevant work experience in a related field
• Proven track record of achievement in the development and success of research grant applications
• A strong understanding of the higher education sector environment and culture, and the research funding landscape
• A demonstrated ability to provide sound strategic research development advice and support to researchers
• Excellent analytical, strategic and critical thinking skills with demonstrated experience in evaluating complex problems/information to make sound judgements
• A sound knowledge of Government policies and procedures regarding research funding and processes related to identifying, securing and managing funding.

Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to Apply

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