Research Consultant - closing 14 June 2020
Research Consultant |Mātanga Rangahau
Research & Innovation | Te Rōpū Rangahau
Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s Research (DVCR) |Te Tumu Tuarua Rangahau
• Full-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing (i.e. permanent) positions
What You Will Do
The role of Research Consultant is to drive the diversification of research funding by establishing key linkages both within New Zealand and internationally to maximise research funding opportunities. The role sits within the DVCR’s Office to provide both a client focused service to university academic staff that adds value to other business development opportunities. In this role you will have the ability to connect, collaborate and partner with academics within an exciting and diverse portfolio that will drive UC’s research reputation and the impact of our research. You will also have the ability to engage with funders and stakeholders to discuss their research needs and how UC can address them.
Who You Are
The successful candidate will have extensive experience with securing project funding, exceptional communication skills and a collaborative working style. You will be confident dealing with people at all levels and can critically review documents and provide solution-based feedback. The funding environment is fast moving and competitive and we need you to not only move on funding initiatives rapidly but also pre-empt and prepare for potential strategic themes and areas of changing national and international importance. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree and research experience, and/or a project management qualification or MBA, and have:
· appreciation of research funding landscapes, and process of building research collaborations and delivery of research
· experience developing contestable and negotiated research funding proposals or similar proposals/bids
· experience costing projects and developing budgets
· exceptional communication strategies to enhance relationships between various stakeholder groups
· skills in managing conflicting priorities and working independently and using your own initiative.
Who Are Your Team
The Research & Innovation team are a small and professional team who passionately and proactively contribute to the growth and development of UC’s research portfolio so as to enhance UC’s reputation of undertaking excellent and impactful research.The role of Research & Innovation is to provide end-to-end services which facilitate and support all stages of research and innovation, including enhancing and promoting the economic, environmental and societal impact of UC’s research, and commercialisation.
For more information about our team, please visit us @ Research & Innovation
Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.
The University of Canterbury is committed to making a difference through its research both locally and internationally, by undertaking excellent and impactful research. UC will increasingly support transdisciplinary research to address important issues facing New Zealand, the Pacific, and internationally. Similarly, UC is committed to grow and nurture postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows to undertake high-quality research that makes a difference in the world.
For information about the range of fantastic benefits that UC offers including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions,please visit us: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus
The University of Canterbury is an Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) employer and we encourage diversity in our staffing profile. The University of Canterbury actively seeks to meet its obligation under the Treaty of Waitangi | Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume. Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz
Please Note
In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government has imposed a travel ban and are currently only allowing New Zealand Residents, Citizens and visa holders meeting a strict exception policy to enter the country, all of whom must currently enter Government approved isolation/quarantine for two weeks upon arrival.
It is uncertain when these border restrictions will change, and this may impact the degree to which an off-shore candidate will be available to commence in a new position in Christchurch. It is our expectation that the new appointee for this position would be physically present in Christchurch, in a reasonable timeframe to commence employment. To see how this might affect your application and for more information and updates on the border restrictions visit the Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government’s official Covid-19 website.
The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 14 June 2020 (midnight, NZ time)
