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The role
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the University of Surrey’s research strategy by communicating the benefits of, and enabling, Open Research practices across the range of disciplines at the University of Surrey. The Open Research Officer will work across the University, and nationally with the UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN; www.ukrn.org), to accelerate the uptake of Open Research practices. The successful candidate will join an existing five-year project supported by a Research England Development Fund award, entitled “Growing and Embedding Open Research in Institutional Practice and Culture.” The initiative aims to enhance research practices across disciplines by promoting open research principles and data stewardship. The post is funded until
31 August 2026
in the first instance. About you
The ideal candidate is a proactive, enthusiastic individual with a strong background in research, preferably currently enrolled in or recently completed a PhD program in any discipline. You are an excellent communicator, able to engage effectively with researchers at various career stages and from diverse disciplines. With strong interpersonal skills and experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, you are adept at organizing events, managing multiple tasks, and meeting deadlines. You have a keen understanding of data lifecycle management, FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data principles, and are familiar with the legal and ethical considerations of data sharing. Leadership potential and the ability to work within an interdisciplinary team are essential, along with a demonstrated initiative to take responsibility for key project tasks. How to apply
To apply, please upload a CV and cover letter along with your application to the University website. You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the role. For more information or an informal conversation, please contact Eleonora Gandolfi, Associate Director (Research and Innovation), E.Gandolfi@surrey.ac.uk. We appreciate that sometimes people can be put off applying if they don't match every requirement. However, if you're excited about the role and think you can do what we've described, we welcome your application. If you're not sure quite who we are looking for, do contact us with any questions. Please note interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 13th January 2025. The University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early based on volume and calibre of applications. The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.
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This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the University of Surrey’s research strategy by communicating the benefits of, and enabling, Open Research practices across the range of disciplines at the University of Surrey. The Open Research Officer will work across the University, and nationally with the UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN; www.ukrn.org), to accelerate the uptake of Open Research practices. The successful candidate will join an existing five-year project supported by a Research England Development Fund award, entitled “Growing and Embedding Open Research in Institutional Practice and Culture.” The initiative aims to enhance research practices across disciplines by promoting open research principles and data stewardship. The post is funded until
31 August 2026
in the first instance. About you
The ideal candidate is a proactive, enthusiastic individual with a strong background in research, preferably currently enrolled in or recently completed a PhD program in any discipline. You are an excellent communicator, able to engage effectively with researchers at various career stages and from diverse disciplines. With strong interpersonal skills and experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, you are adept at organizing events, managing multiple tasks, and meeting deadlines. You have a keen understanding of data lifecycle management, FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data principles, and are familiar with the legal and ethical considerations of data sharing. Leadership potential and the ability to work within an interdisciplinary team are essential, along with a demonstrated initiative to take responsibility for key project tasks. How to apply
To apply, please upload a CV and cover letter along with your application to the University website. You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the role. For more information or an informal conversation, please contact Eleonora Gandolfi, Associate Director (Research and Innovation), E.Gandolfi@surrey.ac.uk. We appreciate that sometimes people can be put off applying if they don't match every requirement. However, if you're excited about the role and think you can do what we've described, we welcome your application. If you're not sure quite who we are looking for, do contact us with any questions. Please note interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 13th January 2025. The University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early based on volume and calibre of applications. The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.
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