Research Administrator Apply Post Details
Part time (70% FTE) Fixed term for 34 months
Grade5 £25,138-£27,979 p.a. pro-rata
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 10 December 2023.
There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.
The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.
The PostSHARPS2 Research Administrator (Grade 5) - Salvation Army Centre for Addiction Services and Research (SACASR)
Terms of role: 25.2 hours/week (70% FTE), fixed term for 34 months from 1 st April 2024 to 31st January 2027.
The post-holder will work closely with Professor Tessa Parkes (Stirling study primary investigator (PI)) and Dr Hannah Carver (Stirling trial manager), to support the day-to-day administration of the study, including supporting the trial manager with management of the trial, organising team meetings, project travel, liaising with team members, and monitoring the study budget. They will also liaise closely with the research team members from the Trials Unit (CHaRT) at the University of Aberdeen who are co-leading the study.
Please ensure that your letter of application clearly states how your skills, qualifications, knowledge, and experience closely meet the essential and desirable criteria. Please limit your CV to no more than 4 pages and ensure that it clearly evidences the points made on the letter of application. No other files or documents will be accepted as part of the application i.e. published papers. This includes no other web based text. Due to the volume of applications commonly received, the recruitment panel are unlikely to shortlist any applications that do not submit materials in the way requested above.
Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Tessa Parkes, via email: [email protected]
Description of DutiesThe University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 30 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.
More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 140 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The University – also home to 1,700 staff – is ranked first in the UK and top three in the world for its campus environment (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two). Ranked first in the UK and top five in the world for its sports facilities (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two), Stirling is Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence. Its world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University's sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.
The University has twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019).
The University is a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal and a central partner of the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership. www. stir.ac.uk @stiruni
Job number
FAC01872Contract Type
Fixed Term ContractPosting End Date
10-Dec-2023Location:
Stirling CampusGrade
Grade5 £25,138-£27,979 p.a.Faculty/Service
Faculty of Social Sciences Post DetailsPart time (70% FTE) Fixed term for 34 months
Grade5 £25,138-£27,979 p.a. pro-rata
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 10 December 2023.
There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.
The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.
The PostSHARPS2 Research Administrator (Grade 5) - Salvation Army Centre for Addiction Services and Research (SACASR)
Terms of role: 25.2 hours/week (70% FTE), fixed term for 34 months from 1 st April 2024 to 31st January 2027.
The post-holder will work closely with Professor Tessa Parkes (Stirling study primary investigator (PI)) and Dr Hannah Carver (Stirling trial manager), to support the day-to-day administration of the study, including supporting the trial manager with management of the trial, organising team meetings, project travel, liaising with team members, and monitoring the study budget. They will also liaise closely with the research team members from the Trials Unit (CHaRT) at the University of Aberdeen who are co-leading the study.
Please ensure that your letter of application clearly states how your skills, qualifications, knowledge, and experience closely meet the essential and desirable criteria. Please limit your CV to no more than 4 pages and ensure that it clearly evidences the points made on the letter of application. No other files or documents will be accepted as part of the application i.e. published papers. This includes no other web based text. Due to the volume of applications commonly received, the recruitment panel are unlikely to shortlist any applications that do not submit materials in the way requested above.
Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Tessa Parkes, via email: [email protected]
Description of DutiesThe University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 30 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.
More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 140 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The University – also home to 1,700 staff – is ranked first in the UK and top three in the world for its campus environment (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two). Ranked first in the UK and top five in the world for its sports facilities (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two), Stirling is Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence. Its world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University's sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.
The University has twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019).
The University is a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal and a central partner of the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership. www. stir.ac.uk @stiruni
Job details
Title
Research Administrator
Employer
University of Stirling
Location
United Kingdom
Published
November 17, 2023
Application deadline
December 10, 2023
Job type
Administration/Managerment,Research
Field
Computer Science,Business and Economics,Mathematics,Social Science
About the employer
The University of Stirling, established in 1967 through a royal charter, is a reputable public university in Stirling, Scotland. Lord Lionel Robbins, an acclaimed economist, was the university's first chancellor. Students can pursue both bachelor’s and master’s level programmes at the university's five faculties. The programmes cover diverse areas of education like accountancy, biology, business, computer science, creative writing, media, and politics. The university received accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and is affiliated to the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). Notably, the university received five stars (the highest rating) in the university rankings given by QS World under five categories, including employability, teaching, inclusiveness, facilities, and internationalization, in 2016. It was also amongst the twenty institutes that were awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2014. Further, The Which University Student Survey recognised the university for its credible sports programmes in 2018.
Moreover, the university's campus was recognised as the best in the United Kingdom by the International Student Barometer in 2016. Notably, the campus is constructed on the historic site of Airthrey Estate and features state-of-the-art infrastructure. The institute includes various facilities, such as a cinema hall, theatre, bank, pharmacy, supermarket, and library (featuring over 500,000 volumes and 9,000 journals), for the convenience of students. One can dine at various restaurants, cafeterias, and bars on the campus. In addition, the on-campus accommodation includes 2, 000 rooms and townhouses. The university also maintains a sports hall, swimming pool, courts, tracks, and pitches to facilitate sports like squash, tennis, golf, hockey, football and rugby. Around 20% of the university's total students are from foreign countries and represent over 120 nationalities. It also enables its students to experience global educational practices through its collaboration with more than 70 international universities.
Overall, the university includes around 14,000 students, which include 10,300 undergraduate and 3,700 postgraduate students. It also employs over 1,500 members of staff. Renowned organisations like FDM Group, Contract Scotland, North Cumbria NHS, and Scottish Water participate in the placement process on the campus. The university has a host of successful alumni to its credit. Some notable names include Craig Benson - a swimmer and an Olympian, Muffy Calder - former Chief Scientific Advisor to the Scottish Government (2012-15), Alison Jane Brittain - the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Whitbread, and Neil Brailsford - a Senator of the College of Justice in Scotland.