"Research Project Manager in Neuro-Oncology"

Job reference: BMH-026581

Salary: £36,024 to £44,263 per annum, depending on relevant experience

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health

Location: The Paterson Building, Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute

Employment type: Fixed Term

Division/Team: Division of Cancer Sciences

Hours Per Week: Full Time

Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 27/08/2024

Contract Duration: For 12 months

School/Directorate: School of Medical Sciences

Applications are invited for a Project Manager to work in neuro-oncology research in the Division of Cancer Sciences. The main purpose of this post is to manage and support Professor Petra Hamerlik’s growing portfolio of brain tumour biology studies focused on the translation into the clinic. 

The post holder will be responsible for the production of deliverables and milestones, on time and within budget. The post holder will: work effectively across complex research organisations, ensure timelines for projects are met and instigate change as required; use specialized knowledge to advise on funding strategy; be able to take initiative where necessary; identify and breakdown tasks required for a multidisciplinary research group project; delegate and assign tasks to others.

The position offers an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal, communication, IT, and organisational skills to work in a multi-disciplinary research environment and build on your scientific project management skills.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their ability to work with minimal supervision and have experience within research, preferably in physical and/or medical sciences.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered       

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Sinead Savage

Email: sinead.savage@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.