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Research Office
Loughborough's Research Office is seeking two Research Grants & Costings Assistants to provide additional support for the Research Grants & Contracts team. The roles are fixed term until the end of September 2018 in the first instance.
The Research Grants & Contracts team is responsible for supporting academics with the submission of high quality research proposals. The Research Grants & Contracts Assistants will provide advice and assistance in relation to the costing, pricing, reviewing and checking of all submissions against funder criteria plus the submission to the funder.
We are looking for highly organised individuals with strong interpersonal skills, proactive, can-do attitudes, and excellent attention to detail.
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Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Louise Denniff Research Projects Manager, Research Office, by email at: L.Denniff@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone on +44 (0)1509 222232.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 14th January 2018. Interviews will be held on Friday 19th January 2018.
Loughborough University is committed to achieving equality and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.