Research Officer Sheffield, England
Job description
Job Title: Research Officer
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Sheffield City Centre / Remote within the UK
Working Hours: Full-Time (permanent)
Salary: 22K
About the company:
IN-PART is a rapidly expanding UK based scale-up, connecting academic research and commercial outputs from research institutions around the world, with companies seeking opportunities for collaboration and external innovation. Our company and employees believe that by connecting industry and academia we can solve real-world problems, and we deliver positive change in the work we do every day.
IN-PART works with over 250 research institutions, connecting their outputs with our growing network of more than 6500 research-intensive companies, ranging from some of the world’s biggest corporations to regional SMEs.
Companies using IN-PART’s products include: Philips, Sony, Apple, Space X, GSK, Pfizer, Eli Lilly, P&G, Dyson, Unilever and Johnson & Johnson. Technologies on IN-PART are provided by our university clients, including Cambridge, Birmingham, Sheffield and Manchester to mention a few in the UK, as well as international universities such as UCLA, UPenn, Queensland, LMU Munich and many more worldwide.
Role Overview:
Your role would be based in our Research Team focusing on bringing new users onto our matchmaking platform and helping them identify collaboration opportunities from our university partners.
After an initial introductory period, typical responsibilities will include:
- Online research into more than 8,000 cutting-edge technologies from over 250 research institutes worldwide
- Liaising online and offline with Senior R&D professionals regarding new technologies and collaboration opportunities
- Analysing research interests of large multinational corporations and SMEs
- Summarising complex cutting-edge research into simple terms
- Contributing to topical feature content pieces periodically throughout the year
Required Experience:
The successful person for this role will:
- Be a graduate from any STEM degree discipline
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to communicate with colleagues at all levels of the business
- Be self-motivated and able to keep accurate records of work
- Have the ability to manage time effectively and work to strict deadlines at a high standard
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Have knowledge of IT suites such as Microsoft Office and Google Apps, with exceptional online research skills
- Be excited to take ownership of a role, and driven by an enjoyment in understanding new research and its translation into commercial applications
- Some experience of CRM systems would be advantageous
While all of the above is desirable, we will consider high-quality candidates who may not have all of these skills but can demonstrate keen willingness and aptitude to learn and excel.
Applications:
Application deadline is 30/09/23 but applications will be reviewed as submitted so may be closed earlier should the right candidate be found. Applications should be made via email and should include a CV and a brief cover letter detailing what you could bring to IN-PART and why you would like to join the team. Please use the email subject title: ‘IN-PART: Research Officer’
Working conditions:
We’re an early stage company with an atmosphere to match, we organise eclectic staff outings, have a relaxed working environment and want people who not only want to work hard but who we get along with too.
Benefits:
· All expenses paid, company-wide meet ups twice a year (e.g. Crazy Golf, Escape Rooms, Summer Park Games – when we can again!)
· Day off on your birthday
· 22 days holiday plus statutory (plus bonus holiday days around Xmas)
· Frequent social events e.g. virtual lunches and after-work socials
· Free weekly yoga sessions
· All equipment provided for virtual onboarding
· Regular career development reviews and support
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Salary: £22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheffield, S1 4FS
Application deadline: 30/09/2023
