Gdi Research For Transformation Lab Manager (Part Time)

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The Global Development Institute (GDI) at the University of Manchester is seeking an exceptional candidate for the new position of Research for Transformation Lab Manager.
The Research for Transformation Lab is a new initiative to forge direct links between the research and teaching of GDI and real-world solutions for global development challenges.
Its overall aim is to address our social and climate justice goals by generating evidence-based recommendations for operational development actors that bring substantive changes to the way they work.You will play a pivotal role in enhancing GDI's engagement with development policy and practice, maximizing the real-world impact of its research, teaching, and doctoral training.
You will be committed to using research to promote social justice, bringing your extensive experiences and development networks to the role.
You will have worked at the interface of development research, policy and practice and will be able to identify opportunities for GDI academics and their work.
The role will also boost the impact of our students, for example by linking them with The University of Manchester's Living Lab.
As this is a new role and initiative, we are looking for a self-starter who can help to finalise the strategy, and approach of the Research for Transformation Lab, as well as getting activities off the ground.
To do this, you'll work closely with GDI's Impact Director and the existing Communications and Impact Team.
This is a fixed-term, part-time (17.5 hours per week) role working within a flexible, hybrid working environment.
It is funded for three years, with the potential for extension.
GDI is a leading centre for research and teaching on development issues, dedicated to promoting social justice and addressing global inequality.
We work in a a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment with over 65 academic staff, up to 100 PhD students, over 600 master's students and over 50 undergraduate students.What you will get in return:Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance ProgrammeExceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidaysAdditional paid closure over the Christmas periodLocal and national discounts at a range of major retailers


Nominal Salary: To be agreed

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