Research Partnership Specialist

Reporting to the Research Partnership Manager, the Research Partnership Specialist will serve as an integral member of the wider Research Partnerships Team and Research Translation Hub

The applicant will be responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of KAUST’s Research Partnerships and will work closely with KAUST Centers of Excellence, Academic Divisions and Research Faculty to consolidate and enhance ongoing Research Partnerships whilst also identifying new opportunities for KAUST Research to engage with national and international partners to generate national impact towards KAUST Mission led strategy.

• Monitoring and evaluation of KAUST Research Partnerships including the organization of reviews and the preparation of the associated reports.
• Supports peer-to-peer strategic partnerships with international university and research institution partners, based on excellence and potential for impact.
• Engages with policy makers and the public to help shape KAUST Research directions and encourage the widest possible understanding and use of KAUST’s research findings and expertise.
• Records and analyzes KAUST Research partnerships, including funding and outcomes.
• Contributes to the development of Research Partnership funding calls and policies.
• Facilitates the delivery of support modes for Research Partnerships including formal secondments (in both directions), internships, topical workshops, projects and extended programs.
• Preparation of reports on active Research Partnerships
• Serves as a contact for KAUST faculty, Centers of Excellence and Academic Divisions interested in initiating new partnerships or broadening existing activities.
• Actively engages in frequent discussion with the KAUST research community and national and global collaborators, to remain cognizant of ongoing and anticipatory partnership-related activities.
• Submits output and outcome data for inclusion in management reports within the requested time frame.
• Supports the Research Partnership Manager and Associate Vice President for Research

• Candidates holding a PhD in a STEM discipline.
• Proven track record ideally with at least 3 - 5 years’ experience post-PhD in either academia or industry

• Strong Project Management Skills
• Knowledge of research funding management
• Knowledge of peer-reviewed research funding operations