Project Coordinator

Location: Old Road Campus Research Building, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7DQ

We are seeking to appoint a Project Coordinator to support the exciting work of the Douglas Group in the development of vaccines and monoclonal antibodies against infectious disease threats.

You will be managing two programmes in collaboration with senior members or the research team and administrative staff, to ensure the objectives are met within deadlines and the work is conducted within the University standards and the funder’s terms and conditions. You will monitor research work by project members, to ensure delivery on time and on budget, and to identify potential issues as early as possible, and liaise with local administration to monitor budgets and expenditure according to University policies and the terms and conditions of the funders. Other duties include assisting the HR team in the preparation of recruitment exercises following University and NDM recruitment policies, and assisting the Research Services team in preparation of contracts and agreements.

It is essential that you are educated to undergraduate degree level in a relevant area of science, finance or management studies, or have equivalent experience. You will have experience of finance, grants and/or scientific project management, and excellent attention to detail. Experience in one or more of the following is essential; scientific programmes, clinical trials, grants and financial systems and reporting, contracts and research agreements or university administration systems. Experience of working in a higher education institute would be desirable.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 24 months and is funded by SpyBiotech and LifeArc.

Only applications received before 12 midday on 8^th October 2024 will be considered. Please quote 175274 on all correspondence.

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