Our ambition is for Scotland to be the best place in the world to learn, educate, research and innovate, so that all of our nation can flourish. Our purpose is to create and sustain a world-leading system of tertiary education, research and innovation that changes lives for the better, enriches society and supports sustainable and inclusive economic growth. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic professional to join our Investment & Research directorate.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the Scottish Funding Council’s research strategy at a time of significant development and change in the Scottish and UK R&D landscape. The role provides a unique national vantage point and includes engagement with key stakeholders within the Scottish Government, UK Government and UK Research & Innovation as well as across Scottish institutions. You will work flexibly across a broad range of areas from supporting positive research cultures, to developing cases for investment in research, exploring issues of research financial sustainability, and influencing UK R&D policy.
Virtual interviews will be held week commencing 2 November 2026 (via Teams).
Job description provided by Scottish Funding Council.
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