Programme Manager

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Sanders Group as a Programme Manager. The Sanders Group, led by Dr. Stephan Sanders, a Professor of Paediatric Neurogenetics, focuses on genetic causes of neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders with the goal of developing cutting-edge genetic therapies for these disorders with bench-to-bedside programs that include bioinformatics, functional genomics, neurobiology, and therapeutic development.

The Programme Manager will be responsible for managing international collaborative projects in the Sanders Group. We envisage this role to be a combination of administrative duties (e.g., coordinating meetings, setting agendas, communicating action points, monitoring milestones, managing budgets) and scientific contribution (e.g., setting lab strategy, working on scientific manuscripts, assisting in progress reports and grant applications).

This position is offered full-time on a fixed term contract for two years.

About the department

You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases, and vaccinology. The Department of Paediatrics holds the Athena Swan Gold Award and offers a generous development scheme supporting its staff with financial support for their learning and development. Find out more about the department here.

About you

You will be passionate about science, take pride in excellent organizational skills, and enjoy working in team environments. You will have extensive experience in managing large-scale complex projects, with a preference for experience in an academic setting. You will be proficient in programme management, coordinating teams, scientific method, and managing finances, with strong administrative and multitasking skills. Effective collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders is essential and you will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills and high computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office. You will possess excellent time-management and problem-solving abilities, and ability to handle challenges calmly and independently. Meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously is important.

Application process

You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. We recommend that the supporting statement is formatted as a one or two-page letter addressed to Drs Sanders and Rinaldi which describes 1) how your skills and experience meet each of the selection criteria for the post. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependents), 2) your interest in this field of research, and 3) explanations for career breaks, dramatic shifts in field of research, substantive prior postdoctoral experience, or similar. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.

To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Stephan Sanders using the contact details below.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 15 November 2024 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department of Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion.

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