About This Opportunity

An exciting role awaits, offering high level support to our world-class academic staff.  The Principal Research Administration Coordinator is a member of the School of Chemical Engineering’s operations team, and works closely with the School Director of Research, providing high-level support to the School’s research activity.  This role is the primary point of contact for all research administration matters in the School and facilitates high-quality research applications.  The role supports the promotion of research opportunities and researcher development.  In this you will play a role in enhancing the School’s research performance and reputation.  The School of Chemical Engineering is an international leader in the chemical engineering field.  The School’s  research impact, excellence, and reputation are well known throughout the globe, attracting leading talent, expertise, and research funding.

The Principal Research Administration Coordinator is instrumental in distributing information and providing guidance to researchers about sources of research support, both externally and internally within the University. The role is vital in enhancing and diversifying the School's research performance and reputation. Additionally, offering high-level assistance to researchers at every stage of the grants and ethics application and assessment processes.

This role involves the comprehensive compilation, analysis, and reporting of the School's research performance. The Principal Research Administration Coordinator also acts as a crucial bridge, connecting the School with research professional services within the Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT) Faculty and the broader University, ensuring seamless collaboration and communication.

Key responsibilities will include:

Research Advisory

• The research performance and grants profile of the School.

• Research performance and grants, including grants administration policy, processes and requirements.

• The use of research-related online submissions and application systems and software.

• Human and/or Animal Ethics processes and sources of additional information/support.

• Research Partnership and Funding processes within the School.

• UQ research-related governance, policies and procedures and any changes or updates.

• Providing advice regarding networks and key points of contact within the EAIT Faculty, the Research Office and external to UQ.

Funding and Grant Administration

• Provide advice, guidance and critique to assist researchers with the development and submission of applications for research funding and assist them to meet their obligations in regard to the conduct of research, including conflicts of interest, human and animal ethics and data management.

• Ensure applications are submitted by required deadlines, both internally and externally.

• Coordinate and assist with development of research grant applications across a range of funding initiatives.

Funding Opportunities

• Advise and assist researchers in the identification of opportunities, both in terms of advocacy and funding, for the advancement and sustainability of activities.

• Identify and distribute information regarding research income opportunities as relevant to the specific discipline/context.

• Plan, organize and participate in School research seminars, research related events, and research development activities.

Other

• Undertake independent projects and duties as reasonably directed by the School Manager or School Director of Research.

• Act as Secretary to the School Research Committee and ensure the currency of the research content on the School’s website and intranet including academic staff profiles.

Please contact us via [email protected] if you wish to receive the full position description.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• UQ Study for Staff

• On campus childcare options

• Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)

• Salary packaging options

About You

• Completion of a degree with at least four years subsequent relevant experience; OR extensive experience and management expertise; OR • An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

• Demonstrated and well-advanced experience in research administration or research management.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to investigate problems, seek information and interpret situations.

• Excellent written communication skills with demonstrated experience in preparing briefings and strategic reports with a high attention to detail, either in conjunction with other senior staff members or independently.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated experience in the development of strong external and internal relationships including the importance of integrity, diplomacy and sensitivity in communicating with a wide range of client groups.

• Ability to work cooperatively and constructively as a team player with staff from a variety of settings within the University and external to the University.

• High level of computer proficiency and practical understanding of corporate administrative computer systems related to research administration as well as computer software packages for word-processing, data storage and retrieval, and spreadsheets.

• Experience in sourcing, analysing, and interpreting data relevant to research administration.

• Experience in the Higher Education Sector with a sound knowledge of administrative policies and procedures would be highly regarded.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, mandatory immunisations, etc. 

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ms Melanie Gunn via [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close on Friday 20 September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-42316).