[ref. v0801804] Research Information Systems Specialist
The RKES Directorate provides all the central support to deliver the University’s Research (“R”) and Knowledge Exchange (“KE”) strategies. RKES manages a number of initiatives that support R&KE either directly or on behalf of the Associate Principal/Deputy Associate Principals, and has an important role to play in partnering with the Faculties to help Strathclyde achieve its strategic ambitions.
We are seeking to appoint a Research Information Systems Specialist to support the implementation and administration of our research awards management system. With excellent systems administration and stakeholder engagement skills you will play a critical role in the delivery of Strathclyde’s research & knowledge exchange ambitions.Your experience in systems administration and understanding of business analysis will be central to the delivery of a University wide strategic project for the implementation of a new award management system including research costing, knowledge exchange, contracts, ethics and peer review.
Based in the Research Policy & Information team within RKES, and working alongside colleagues across the Directorate, you will be responsible for engaging with stakeholders, developing expert knowledge of the system and how it should be implemented at Strathclyde, ensuring the new system is designed to meet business requirements, and putting processes and documentation in place to support the ongoing maintenance, upgrade, and advocacy of the new system.
The ideal candidate will be solution-focused, collaborative, have excellent communication and time-management skills, and strong attention to detail.