Centre Coordinator - Fixed Term (Cambridge)

British Neuroscience Association (BNA); Bristol; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research initiative seeks an administrative support specialist to enhance the operations of the UK Dementia Research Institute at the University of Cambridge. The role emphasizes effective organization, coordination among teams, and ensuring the seamless execution of research activities. Successful candidates must possess strong organizational and independent work skills while contributing to pressing dementia research.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support roles.
• Strong at multitasking and handling pressure.
• Previous exposure to research environments is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain administrative policies for smooth research operations.
• Coordinate meetings and plan events for the centre.
• Provide financial assistance and manage travel arrangements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Ability to work independently

Job description

Vacancy Reference Number ZE45455 Closing Date 15 Jun 2025 Salary £33,482-£39,355 Address UK DRI at The University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1TN Duration Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2028 in the first instance.

About The Job

Dementia is the greatest health challenge of our century.

To date there is no way to prevent it or even slow its progression, and there is an urgent need to fill the knowledge gap in our basic understanding of the diseases that cause it.

The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is the biggest UK initiative driving forward research to fill this gap.

The mission of the UK DRI at the University of Cambridge, led by Professor Mina Ryten, is to create a collaborative, inter-disciplinary Centre that combines world-leading expertise across cell biology, chemistry, transcriptomics and genetics to understand the mechanisms driving neurodegeneration.

The overall purpose of the role is to develop, maintain and deliver administrative polices and processes for the UK Dementia Research Institute in Cambridge to ensure the smooth running of its research activities, and its integration with both the wider UK Dementia Research Institute and the Department of Clinical Neurosciences of the University of Cambridge. This will involve meeting coordination at the centre level, event planning for the centre and group leaders, financial processing/assistance for the Centre manager, organisation of travel arrangements, and general administrative duties essential to the smooth operation of the centre.

Person Criteria

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the other UK DRI Centres, supporting the Centre Manager and Laboratory Supervisor as needed, as well as the Department of Clinical Neurosciences (University of Cambridge). The role requires a proactive approach, the ability to work independently under pressure, and particularly strong organisational skills.

How to apply: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51416/

Contact Details

For informal enquiries relating to the post, please contact Mr Jack Novak at [e-mail].