Internship: International Strategy Fund Assistant

This role is available to current University of Leeds postgraduate student only
Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 29 April 2024
Salary Grade 3 (hourly rate £12.21)
This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
Are you a current University of Leeds postgraduate student, with an interest in research management and administration? Would you like to gain valuable experience of international research collaboration and global challenge-led research?
We are looking for a current Leeds postgraduate student to join us as an Intern in a professional office environment, in an organisation recognised for its high quality of academic provision, commitment to excellence, and good practice. Our Internships are designed to enhance your employability and as such you will develop key skills and experience for your CV, including teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills, initiative, organisation, high-quality administration, and project development.
The Global Research Development Team (GRDT) within the Research and Innovation Service (RIS) works adjacently to academics to develop international research and innovation (R&I) funding proposals and collaborations that address global challenges and the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) agenda. The academics we work with are addressing challenges such as food security, global heating, and access to low-cost healthcare.
In order to deliver the University's International Strategy, we provide internal funding to support our international activities, including an International Strategy Fund (ISF), Global Impact Acceleration Awards (GIAA), and an International Research Mobility (IRM) award.
We are looking for a current Leeds postgraduate student to join us as an Intern, to support us in the coordination of these funding streams, particularly in administering and reporting on the International Strategy Fund. This role will also involve updating the team's projects database, supporting the team during on-campus events, and updating the Global Research communications channels.
With an interest in pursuing a career in research management and administration, you will have excellent organisational and planning skills and the ability to complete tasks to agreed deadlines. You will also have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team; with a positive and proactive approach to problem solving and making improvements. Strong IT skills and proficiency in the use of MS Office products (particularly Word and Excel) are essential.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Siddeequah Azmi, International Networks and Projects Coordinator
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