Postgraduate Research Student Advisor

Job title:

Postgraduate Research Student Advisor

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade 6, £32,982 – £38,205 per annumCollege of Science and Engineering / School of Biological SciencesFull-time: 35 hours per weekOpen-ended: permanentWe are looking for an experienced, well-organised and enthusiastic Student Advisor to support our prospective and current research students in the School of Biological Sciences.The Opportunity:The successful candidate will support the coordinated delivery of administrative and student support functions within the School of Biological Sciences. They will act as a first point of contact for research students and applicants, offering guidance to those navigating the University ecosystem. Working closely with academic and professional service teams, the postholder will help ensure research students reach their potential, as well as ensure parity of experience across the cohort.Ideally, candidates will have experience in the Higher Education sector, with knowledge of University of Edinburgh student regulations and policies, and an understanding of the intricacies of postgraduate research support.Your skills and attributes for success:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a good understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion principles.
• Proven experience providing advice, guidance and support.
• High-level IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office.
• Experience interpreting policy, regulation and legislation.
• An ability to line manage and positively influence colleagues.

The successful candidate will be expected to work a minimum of 2 days a week in the office with the Graduate School team. Flexible and hyrid working is available.As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab).On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Next steps:For informal enquiries please contact the hiring manager Lindsey Singleton at or the School of Biological Sciences Staffing / HR Team at .In-person interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 5th August in Kings Buildings Campus, Edinburgh. Alternative dates or an online format can be requested.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:As the modern inheritors of our 400-year-old reputation for excellence, our staff and students contribute to a vibrant academic community whose visions are shaping tomorrow’s world. The School of Biological Sciences is at the leading edge in teaching, research and innovation. Independent rankings such as the Times Higher Education consistently place us amongst the top 25 universities in the world for biological sciences. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and to recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development opportunities for all staff. We place a particular focus on development for early-career researchers (postgraduate and postdoctoral research staff and personal fellowship holders), offering mentoring and an active ‘BioDocSoc’ organisation that brings together researchers for networking, events and training opportunities.The School of Biological Sciences holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.Our contains more information about the School.

Expected salary

£32982 – 38205 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 07:35:16 GMT

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