Research Partnerships Manager (RPM) - closing 10 January 2021
Research Partnerships
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) is a member of the University's Senior Executive and has responsibility for enhancing the University's performance and reputation in research, research training, and research collaboration with external stakeholders, nationally and internationally. This includes the strategic management of research at an institutional level; development of research policy; management of research strategic initiatives, and development of research collaborations in Australia and overseas. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) also interacts closely with Executive Deans and Institute Directors who have operational responsibility for research development within the University's Faculties and Institutes respectively, and chairs the University Research Committee, a committee of the Academic Board that promotes and supports research and research training within the University.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) is supported by the staff in the UQ Research and Innovation portfolio. Units within the portfolio have responsibility to support the University's research community through strategic engagement with external stakeholders, funding organisations and research partners; international collaborations; grants management; research performance data management; research higher degree management; and research ethics and integrity.
Within the UQ Research and Innovation portfolio, Research Partnerships provides administrative and strategic support in the key functional areas of the University’s partnerships with external organisations, particularly industry partners, external stakeholders, research partners and Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs). The Director, Research Partnerships reports to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Partnerships). The Director also works closely with a network of faculty and institute based Research Partnerships Managers to maximise the performance of the research partnerships functional team.
Further information is available at: http://www.uq.edu.au/research
About This Opportunity
As the Research Partnerships Manager, you will be the primary contact for managing research contracts and agreements, assessing requirements for legal and administrative reviews in accordance with specified criteria and guidelines. You will assist with liaison, negotiation and relationship management with industry partners.
Within this position you will work with UniQuest regarding IP management issues, coordinate instructions for Research Legal and work collaboratively with academic and professional staff across the University.
This position is located at our picturesque St Lucia campus, renowned as one of Australia’s most attractive university campuses, and located just 7km from Brisbane’s city centre. Bounded by the Brisbane River on three sides, and with outstanding public transport connections, our 114-hectare site provides a perfect work environment – you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a vibrant campus with the tradition of an established university.
Our Ideal Candidate
As the ideal candidate for this position you will have extensive contract management experience (Minimum 5 years), preferably in the higher education or research institution sectors.
You will be highly experienced and effective in research contract administration, contract management and project management at a senior level. You will be organised, able to prioritise and manage workload, effectively managing a consistently high workload.
You must have ongoing unrestricted work rights in Australia to apply for this opportunity.
We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au.
What We Can Offer
This is a full-time, fixed term position for 12 months at HEW level 9.
The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $117,548 - $124,391, plus super of 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $137,531 – 145,537.
You will be able to take advantage of UQ Sport Facilities, recreation leave loading (of 17.5%), salary sacrificing options, on-campus childcare, discounted private health insurance, affordable parking, development programs and many other benefits.
For further information, please review The University of Queensland's Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018-2021.
Position Description
https://search.careers.uq.edu.au/caw/en/job/512157/research-partnerships-manager-rpm
Questions?
To discuss this role please contact Joe McLean, Director, Research Partnerships at director.partnerships@research.uq.edu.au
Want to Apply?
To submit an application for this role, use the Apply Now button on the below link.
https://search.careers.uq.edu.au/caw/en/job/512157/research-partnerships-manager-rpm
All applicants must supply the following documents:
· Cover letter addressing key selection criteria
· Resume
To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQCareers portal by the job closing deadline. Applications received via other channels including direct email will not be accepted.
UQ Careers Reference: 512157
Applications Close: Sunday 10th January 2021 at 11:00pm AEST
