Colo-Speed Coordinator

Newcastle University - Faculty of Medical Sciences

Placed On: 30th March 2026

Closes: 19th April 2026

Job Ref: 29228

The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the COLO-SPEED research team, as the COLO-SPEED Research Programme Coordinator.

The COLO-SPEED research programme is building the world's largest platform for research in prevention and early diagnosis of bowel cancer. We deliver a range of studies, with a variety of methodologies and focuses, all of which have the ultimate aim of reducing bowel cancer deaths. The COLO-SPEED team spans Newcastle University and South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and this post would sit within Newcastle University.

The COLO-SPEED Research Programme Coordinator will provide high level administrative and organizational support, ensuring the successful deliver of the COLO-SPEED research group activities. This post is a full-time (100% FTE) fixed-term role until 31st January 2027. Further information about this post can be obtained by contacting Dr. Christina Dobson christina.dobson@newcastle.ac.uk.

The Faculty of Medical Sciences is committed to supporting equality, diversity and inclusion for all staff and students. Applications for flexible working are welcome; please state your desired working arrangements in your application.

Newcastle University is committed to being a fully inclusive Global University which actively recruits, supports and retains staff from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the community they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, as well as being open to flexible working practices.