Job Description

NMR Administrative Officer (111206-0126)

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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Physics
Position Type
Fixed Term
Duration
Fixed-term contract for 2 years
Salary
35,608 to 46,049 per annum
About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor

Steven Brown

at

S.P.Brown@warwick.ac.uk

, or Katherine Branch, Director of Operations, at

K.Branch@warwick.ac.uk

.

The Department of Physics seeks to appoint an Administrative Officer to provide high-level financial and administrative support for the UKRI-funded UK High-Field Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) National Research Facility (NRF).


In this varied and rewarding role, you will draw on your strong administrative background to enable the smooth operation of this national research facility.


You will work closely with the Director, Professor Steven Brown, the Technical Director, Dr Dinu Iuga, and the Facility Management Team (FMT, currently five staff, employed across the Departments of Physics and Chemistry, including Dr Iuga).


You will establish strong working relationships with the NRF's Facility Executive (FE, 9 senior solid-state NMR spectroscopist scientists from 6 UK Universities, including the Director) and Oversight Committee (OC), as well as with industrial users of the facility and key external partners such as spectrometer and probe manufacturers and cryogen suppliers.


You will provide the administrative support required to facilitate the use of the three instruments associated with the Facility. You will be a first point of contact for all administrative and financial enquiries to the Facility. You will liaise with users, before, during and after their visit, including having responsibility for their accommodation on campus.


You will assist the Director and the FMT in preparing reports for the FE, OC, and UKRI, in particular financial statements and detailed reports on spectrometer usage.


You will organise and support meetings and events that facilitate the Facility's operations and promote its activities to a wider audience, including supporting the Facility's website and social media activities.


The post sits within the research facility and the post- holder is also a member of the Physics professional services team.


This post is available from mid-February 2026, for 24 months.


(A UKRI funding call to extend the funding of the NRF is expected soon; the bid for future funding of the NRF will include ongoing funding for this post.)

Flexible Working

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

About You
You will bring a wealth of experience gained from working in a relevant administrative environment, ideally from within a University research or finance setting.


You will be experienced in financial administration and have a good working knowledge of budget management, financial reporting and processes.


Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will help you thrive in a collaborative setting.


With exceptional organisation, planning and time management skills, plus a high-level of attention to detail, you will excel at juggling multiple priorities.


You will enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the

About the Department

The UK High-Field Solid-State NMR Facility

The NRF has been operational since 2010 and provides access to users from UK universities as well as from industry to three high-field NMR spectrometers, 850 MHz, 1 GHz and 1.2 GHz, representing the highest magnetic fields available for NMR in the UK. The NRF has received UKRI grants totaling over 36M, with over 26M for investment in the state-of-the-art experimental NMR equipment. The NRF specializes in the application of NMR to solid-state samples, with applications across the physical and life sciences, including batteries and energy materials, catalysts, pharmaceuticals, proteins and plant biomass.


For the 1.2 GHz system, experiments will also be performed for biomolecular solution-state samples. The NRF possesses a wide-range of state-of-the-art magic-angle-spinning (MAS) technologies provided by four different vendors, including 0.3 and 0.5 mm probes spinning up to 200 and 150 kHz, respectively, as well as 0.7 mm, 1 mm, 1.3 mm, 1.6 mm, 1.9 mm, 2.5 mm, 3.2 mm, 4 mm and 7 mm probes, with a large variety of triple resonance combination, and extended variable temperature capabilities provided by a 3.2 mm low temperature and a 7 mm LASER probe, as well as a double-rotation (DOR) probe.

Department of Physics

The post will be based in the Department of Physics, a vibrant academic department with 200 academic, research, technical and professional services staff, over 800 undergraduate students and 200 postgraduate research students.


We are proud of our diverse community of staff, students, and visitors, and are committed to maintaining an excellent record in teaching and research by ensuring that there is equality of opportunity for all, fostered in an environment of mutual respect and dignity.


We hold an Athena SWAN Silver award, a national initiative to promote gender equality for all staff and students. We also hold an Inclusion Award from the Institute of Physics, to recognise our efforts as a university Physics department to be welcoming and inclusive to all.


Further information about working in the Department of Physics and the benefits available can be found at www.warwick.ac.uk/physics/staff/working/.


The University supports flexible working and requests for part-time working or job-share will be considered where possible.

Childcare for interviews

Childcare can be provided for you at the University of Warwick Nursery (www.warwick.ac.uk/services/childrensservices/nursery) in order for you to attend the interview. Childcare is subject to availability of places at the Nursery.



About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked

106

th in the world

and

8th in the UK.

Additionally, 92% of our research is rated

world-leading

or

internationally excellent

.*


Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025

Research Excellence Framework 2021



How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include:

Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment). Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your cover letter should explain:

Your motivations for applying to the role. Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.


You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).

Interview Date:

Late January / Early February

Start Date:

Late February / March 2026

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.



What we Offer
We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

An attractive pension scheme. 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure. Generous parental/adoption leave policy. Onsite childcare facilities. Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.


We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.



Our Commitment to Inclusion

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.


Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.


Find out more about our awards and accreditations.


We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice. The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults). All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.


Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.



Right to Work in the UK
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