There is an opportunity for an individual to join the Research Policy Office which supports the research activity at the University of St Andrews. You will work with the Vice-Principal (Research) & Provost and the Director of Research Strategy, Policy and Support to ensure that our research is supported in a manner that befits a world-leading, research-intensive institution. You will assist in ensuring that strategically important research-related issues are dealt with efficiently and external research reporting requirements are expeditiously met.  

Candidates interested in a secondment opportunity will be considered.  Please discuss with your line manager prior to submitting an application.  

The post is full-time for one year with a start date as soon as possible.  

Please note – Job share will be considered for this position. Please indicate clearly in your application if you would like to be considered for this. 

You will have experience in, and understanding of, the UK Higher Education sector and an interest in research policy.  

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Helen Reddy, Tel: 01334 462429; email: hr2@st-andrews.ac.uk.  

The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter;   http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/ 

Interviews will be held on 16 April 2015

Please quote ref: MR7204

Closing Date: 6 April 2015  

Further Particulars MR7204AD FPs.doc

Research Policy Office
Salary: £25,513 - £30,434 per annum
Fixed term: 1 year
Start: As soon as possible