This Costing Officer post sits in the Faculty Research and Innovation Office, part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Surrey. The work centres on costing and pricing externally funded research grant applications, and on setting up projects once awarded, with bids needing to meet internal and external deadlines. The role advises researchers on funder terms and on suitable costing approaches for different funders, and triages queries coming into the office. Research experience is desirable rather than essential; good IT skills are expected.
What the job involves
- Cost and price externally funded research grant applications
- Support the set-up of new research projects once funded
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of bids against internal and external deadlines
- Advise researchers on funder terms and conditions
- Advise on appropriate costing approaches for different funders
- Deliver advice and guidance to researchers
- Triage queries received by the Faculty Research and Innovation Office
- Work collaboratively with professional services colleagues to support the faculty's research community
- Manage a varied workload and changing priorities, working both in a team and autonomously
Skills & knowledge
- Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
- Good IT skills, including MS Office
- Willingness to learn the University's IT systems
- Adaptability and flexibility with evolving workloads
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
Nice to have
- Exposure to research or academic environments
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