The University of St Andrews is a research-intensive university at which Research and Innovation Services (RIS) supports activities across the institution under the leadership of the Vice-Principal (Research & Innovation).   

This role is in the research integrity, ethics and governance team within RIS; currently working from home with on-campus office space available at the Eden Campus (Guardbridge) from late 2020 onwards, public health guidelines permitting. This role will focus on supporting the team across all of these functions as required, with a specific focus on research governance: NHS Sponsorship, Export Controls compliance, Nagoya protocol compliance, and non-financial due diligence regarding overseas research partners. The role will report to and work closely with the Head of Research Policy, Integrity and Governance, and also work closely with the two other members of the team. Applicants must have a University degree (or equivalent), administrative experience, excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, and good computer skills.   

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Richard Malham (Head of Research Policy, Integrity and Governance), email: rwm7@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 462550.   

Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian, Minority or Ethnic (BAME) community and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in Managerial, Specialist & Administrative posts at the University.   

The University is committed to equality for all, demonstrated through our working on diversity awards (ECU Athena SWAN/Race Charters; Carer Positive; LGBT Charter; and Stonewall).  More details can be found at http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.   

This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.  Further information can be found at https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/policy/immigration/. 

In 2020 the University will establish purpose built office accommodation at Eden Campus, Guardbridge by St Andrews, to provide a state of the art working environment for a number of our Professional Services Units. It is anticipated that up to 450 Professional Services staff from a range of Units will be based in the new development at Guardbridge.  

This post will be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge from late 2020 onwards. 

Closing Date: Friday 6 November 2020              

Interview Date: Friday 11 December 2020  

Please quote ref: CG1821NB  

Further Particulars: CG1821NB FPs.doc 


Research and Innovation Services
Salary: £27,511 - £32,816 per annum 
Start Date: As soon as possible