Research Services Advisor (Research Development)

Overview:

The DSC Research Development team drives the Colleges research agenda and provides specialist support in planning grant development analytics digital engagement and service coordination.

We are seeking a casual Research Services Advisor (Research Development) to support two of DSCs research centres and to provide services to DSC College researchers in developing and administering research projects.

As a casual Research Services Advisor you will work as part of the DSC Research Development team to support Directors of the Post-Carbon Research Centre and the WEFT Research Centre in delivering activities and initiatives aligned to their annual research plans. Key responsibilities include supporting centre governance planning research events and outreach activities coordinating communications supporting researchers with research-related queries preparing reports and liaising with internal and external stakeholders across the research ecosystem.

We are looking for candidates with a strong and adaptable skill set across research administration stakeholder management and strategic communications. Experience in pre- and post-award research administration will be highly regarded.

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