Scientific Programme Manager: UCL

Vacancy Reference Number

1776549

Closing Date

10 Jan 2019

Salary

£38,303 to £42,701 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance

Address

University College London - Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit

Duration

Permanent

The Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit (GCNU) at UCL is a world-leading centre for theoretical neuroscience and machine learning research, running international PhD and postdoctoral training programmes. Members of the unit have been involved in many of the key breakthroughs in machine learning, statistics and neural data analysis over the past two decades.

GCNU now wants to extend their mission by seeking a Scientific Programme Manager to assist the director, Professor Maneesh Sahani in managing and delivering its scientific and educational programme.

Reporting to the Director the job holder’s key responsibilities will include:

• Interacting with institutional, corporate and academic partners to promote our research and opportunities for collaboration;
• Contributing to the assessment, development and implementation of strategies and project management for new partners or activities;
• Management of the scientific components of externally funded programmes, including the preparation of scientific progress reports as needed;
• Assisting faculty with the scoping and preparation of new funding bids;
• Management of the academic and pastoral components of the doctoral training programme, and educational outreach;
• Assisting with the scientific elements of the unit’s annual and quinquennial reviews;
• Giving support and advice to researchers where possible;

Applicants should have a PhD, or equivalent degree, ideally in neuroscience and/or computing and up-to-date knowledge of a relevant scientific discipline.  They will need excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to synthesise information and present complex information clearly and effectively to individuals and groups. They should be confident interacting with peers and the scientific community and be  able to build excellent working relationships and recognise scientific potential and opportunities with academic and research colleagues, institutional, corporate and academic partners.

GCNU is located in a new purpose-built building close to UCL’s main Gower street campus in central London. GCNU offers a competitive salary along with the full range of UCL staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement, occupational pension schemes and excellent family-friendly policies and staff discounts.

Application procedure

UCL vacancy reference: 1776549       

The appointment will be on UCL Grade 7. The salary range will be £38,303 - £42,701 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

Applications from applicants who want to work on a part-time or flexible basis will be actively considered wherever possible.

Closing Date: 10 January 2019. Latest time for the submission of applications: 23:59.

Interview Date: TBC

Applications from black and minority ethnic candidates are particularly welcomed as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

Applicants should apply online. To access further details about the position and how to apply please click here.

Contact Details

For informal enquiries please contact Maneesh Sahani, Director GCNU at maneesh@gatsby.ucl.ac.uk .