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DEI and Research Culture Specialist

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Response Deadline09/30/2027, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for a DEI and Research Culture Specialist supports prime contractors on UKRI/BBSRC research culture projects. The role focuses on providing expert analysis and strategic solutions to address challenges facing minoritised or under-represented groups. Key responsibilities include developing research culture solutions, facilitating cross-institutional activities through the use of EDI frameworks and research culture metrics, and utilizing virtual collaboration tools to achieve project goals. The specialist is tasked with delivering comprehensive challenge reports, implementation plans, and actionable research culture solutions. This engagement is associated with the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council under UK Research and Innovation, with a response deadline set for September 30, 2027.

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DEI specialist providing research culture analysis and strategic solutions for UKRI/BBSRC projects.

Agency

UK Research and Innovation → Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

NAICS

541612 - Human Resources Consulting Services

Place of Performance

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Set-Aside

NONE

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PostedJul 23

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Response DeadlineSep 30

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09/30/2027, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 11 months

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AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

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Organization / AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

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Performs expert analysis and provides strategic solutions to challenges affecting minoritised or under-represented groups for prime contractors on UKRI/BBSRC research culture projects. Develops Research Culture Solutions and facilitates cross-institutional activities using EDI frameworks and research culture metrics. Utilizes virtual collaboration tools. Delivers research culture solutions, challenge reports, and implementation plans.

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