Coordinator: Institute For Neuroscience - University of Cambridge

Vacancy Reference Number

PL17864

Closing Date

28 Feb 2019

Salary

£30,395 to £39,609

Address

Department Of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge

Duration

Fixed term for 30 months in the first instance

This is an exciting new post based in the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience. We are looking for someone to coordinate the activities of the newly established Institute for Neuroscience (IfN). We require someone to set up the administrative functions for this cross-disciplinary Institute, which aims to facilitate interdisciplinary research work in the field of neuroscience among the University Departments. 

The post will involve liaising with, and acting as the main point of contact for all interested parties in the ifN, developing and supporting long-term funding streams for the initiative, including philanthropy and grant funding, developing and maintaining an efficient administrative system for IfN. The post holder will also over-see the administration of a PhD programme in Neuroscience and assist with the administration of other interdisciplinary graduate programmes in Neuroscience. 

You should have experience working in a research-related role in higher education, industry, healthcare or government environment and experience of managing complex projects to deadlines. Good IT skills and experience of budget management and organising fundraising would be useful. A science degree or equivalent work experience is desirable. 

This post is offered part-time or full-time. 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 30 months in the first instance 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit:

http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/20079. This will take you to the role on the University’s Job Opportunities pages. There you will need to click on the 'Apply online' button and register an account with the University's Web Recruitment System (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form. 

Applications from agencies will not be considered. 

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Elaine Murdie at: edm25@cam.ac.uk 

Please quote reference PL17864 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. 

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Contact Details

Elaine Murdie: edm25@cam.ac.uk