Research Coordinator

May sponsor Whiteknights Full-time Posted 11 hours ago

Closing date: 02/12/2026

Interviews will be held: 15/12/2026

The post is fixed term, for 5 months, starting from February 1st 2027.

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The Research Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating work within the SPECIAL research group at Reading, specifically in connection with Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, Environment and Society and the LEMONTREE (Land Ecosystem Models based On New Theory, observations and Experiments) project. Both of these projects are multi-institutional.

The postholder will work closely with the PI at Reading University but will also be expected to liaise with other members of the two consortia.

This will include being responsible for the development and implementation of the project research and communication strategy, including fostering research synergies between the participating organisations, identification of research gaps, long term planning of science communication and championing and taking a lead in the writing of joint research publications.

The Research Coordinator will also oversee financial forecasting for the various projects and ensure projects are executed in line with contractual agreements. The postholder will be responsible for overseeing the conclusion of the LEMONTREE project.

The ideal candidate will have

Proven experience as project manager of a large-scale science project involving multiple stakeholders
Excellent organisational skills and self-motivation coupled with the ability to work as part of a team;
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate in a range of mediums (scientific publications, social media);
Good interpersonal skills with an ability to engage multiple stakeholders across institutions and across departments (finance, research contracts);
An understanding of eco-evolutionary optimality theory.

Contact details for advert

Contact Name Professor Sandy P. Harrison
Contact Job Title Professor
Contact Email address s.p.harrison@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name Professor Colin Prentice
Alternative Contact Job Title Professor
Alternative Contact Email address c.prentice@imperial.ac.uk

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business need

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Full-time

Posted

11 hours ago

Occupation

SOC 3549 · Business associate professionals n.e.c.

Going rate

£33,400 a year (£17.13/h)

Visa route

Only some job types in this occupation are on a shortage list (until 31 December 2026)

Typical UK pay

£35,209 median full-time

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