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Postgraduate Research Officer
Loughborough University
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4.2
Loughborough
£29,588 a year
Fixed term contract, Full-time
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£29,588 a year
Company pension, Discounted gym membership
Fixed term contract, Full-time
Loughborough

Full job description

School of Science


0.8 (FTE) - Secondment or Fixed Term for 12 months or the earlier return of the post holder (to cover Maternity).


The School of Science is seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual to the role of Postgraduate Research Officer. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues from the Doctoral College Office (DCO), the School’s Associate Dean for Research and Innovation (ADR&I) and the Director of Doctoral Programmes (DDP) to deliver excellent and individualised customer service and manage the day-to-day administration of the School’s provision of postgraduate research/PhDs. This includes PGR recruitment, administration and progression processes within the School including all aspects of studentships, grant and fellowship applications.


Candidates should possess a strong commitment to providing an outstanding service, be quick to learn and adapt in a changing environment and manage complex workloads. The ability to work flexibly, embed compliance/regulatory changes and develop appropriate procedures as well as excellent practical IT skills are essential. The ability to work independently and lead administration processes is a crucial aspect of the role and a background in post-graduate research administration is desirable.


For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.


Informal enquiries should be made to Rebecca Newberry (R.Newberry@lboro.ac.uk) or Mark Lister (M.Lister@lboro.ac.uk), Learning and Teaching Managers.


Interviews to be held on Tuesday 1st December 2026.



For guidance on how to write your applications to best demonstrate your skills to the recruiting team please see https://www.lboro.ac.uk/schools/science/about/the-workplace/applyforaprofessionalservicesrole/.


Our Benefits


At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:


Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme


Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park


Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities


Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options


Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support


Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting


Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.

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