Grants Academy Funding Officer and Administrator, Directorate of Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RAI152A)
Research, Innovation & Enterprise is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a position to provide a proactive and comprehensive service to help the Grants Academy to support the ambitious growth of the University of Aberdeen’s externally funded research portfolio. Essential parts of the role include identifying and promoting external research funding opportunities, managing the University’s valuable internal pump prime funds and providing key administrative support for the University’s Grants Academy – our flag ship resource dedicated to providing support at all stages of the research cycle, helping researchers to develop competitive grant applications that will deliver high quality, impactful research.
Job Description
Well organised, astute and highly motivated, we are looking for a dynamic individual to work alongside the Research Development team in Research, Innovation & Enterprise. As the Grants Academy Funding Officer and Administrator you will need to be able to work both independently on your own initiative, and also effectively as part of the Research Development Team. You will make an important and valued contribution to the University’s world-class research portfolio helping to seed future grant successes by managing the University’s internal ‘pump prime’ funds and by supporting colleagues to identify and win appropriate funding for their world-class ideas.
The University of Aberdeen is “open to all and dedicated to the pursuit of truth in the service of others”, a foundational purpose upon which our institutional Strategic Plan Aberdeen 2040 builds, with commitment to be inclusive, interdisciplinary, international and sustainable. We endeavour to prioritise sustained research excellence to address five interdisciplinary challenge areas of our time: energy transition; social inclusion and cultural diversity; data and artificial intelligence; environment and biodiversity; and health, nutrition and well-being. These areas of societal relevance represent urgent and wide-ranging challenges which require complex solutions, that draw on both theoretical and applied knowledge.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 5 scale, £33,002 - £36,636 per annum, and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Informal enquiries should be made to Juliette Snow, Head of Research Development, Research & Innovation (01224 437094 / j.e.snow@abdn.ac.uk).
In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: RAI152A
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 28 October 2026
The Directorate of Research and Innovation embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.
Please Note
If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.