Research Outputs Coordinator

Reference
1120849

Branch
University of Warwick

Start date
03/11/2026

Duration
Other - See Job

Hours and days
50% FTE

Dress code
Smart Casual

Rate of pay
£16.79

Holiday rate
£2.03

Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the School of Life Sciences’ Research Strategy and Development Team as a Research Outputs Coordinator.

The successful candidate will assist in the preparation of the school’s REF2029 submission, working to collate information on the school’s research outputs from both Warwick and external databases. This role will also involve working with researchers to assess the quality of research outputs and coordinating activities that support academic decision making around the REF submission.

Applicants should be familiar with the academic research environment and may have experience of scientific research publications.  Applicants should be confident in compiling and maintaining accurate records of data, including numerical data, from multiple sources. Applicants may also have experience of Research Assessment, and the responsible use of metrics to evaluate outputs.

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in gaining experience in a research support role.

Duties and responsibilities

• Maintain the ongoing record of expected and published research outputs by SLS researchers, including any related reviewing information, for REF and departmental planning purposes.
• Be the School’s point of contact for information on the publications depositing process and open access.
• Support Researchers with depositing their research outputs in the University’s Open Access Repository and ensure those records are updated with relevant publication metadata. 
• Support the preparation of meeting reports relating to the preparation of the School’s REF2029 submission
• Maintain the list of new publications on the SLS webpages and coordinate any additional communications activities where relevant to amplify upcoming research stories.

Skills and experience

Essential

1. Educated to degree-level, ideally in a STEM discipline.
2. Confidence in compiling and maintaining accurate records of data, including numerical data, from multiple sources.
3. Familiarity with scientific Research Outputs, particularly Journal articles in the biological sciences.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English and the ability to deal with and influence people at all levels with respect, tact and diplomacy.
5. Ability to understand policies and learn procedures rapidly and accurately with a strong attention to detail.
6. High level of written communication and attention to detail. Confident verbal communication skills both formal and informal.
7. Highly motivated and effective team member with a flexible, collaborative approach to work, and the ability to work autonomously and plan and prioritise own workload.
8. Excellent IT skills with the ability to use MS Office, computerised and web-based administrative systems, data sources and web editors effectively and with ease.

 

Desirable

1. Experience of working in a Higher Education Institution, with experience of communicating with academic staff.
2. Familiarity with scientific Research Outputs, particularly Journal articles in the biological sciences.
3. Knowledge of the Research Excellence Framework 2029, particularly the guidance around Contributions to Knowledge and Understanding (CKU)

Experience of Research Assessment, and the responsible use of metrics to evaluate outputs.

Location
Gibbet Hill campus. Working pattern to be agreed with line manager.

Additional information
Advert closes on 22nd October at Midnight 

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