Role

I am responsible for oversight of operational and research matters in the School from postgraduate level onwards, including co-ordination of the School research and finance team, assistance with funding applications and awards, recruitment and contract management of research staff, and general support for staff and PGR students.

Specialist Knowledge

With experience in a variety of roles across the University, I have developed interests in the following specialist areas:

• Open access publication and the principles of open data
• Ethical implications of research
• Project management
• Induction and staff development
• Research staff recruitment and contract management
• Research assessment and measurement of research
• University policy and process
• Public engagement in research
• Mentoring

Background

I have worked at Newcastle University since 2003, in a number of roles across all three Faculties, providing support to research grants and project administration. I joined the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology in 2012.