Infection Research Programme Manager — Global Collaboration

University of St Andrews; St Andrews; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

USS Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Staff parking

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

University of St Andrews invites applications for a Research Programme Manager to coordinate infection research and develop interdisciplinary collaboration across Medicine and the wider university.

You will support strategic funding opportunities, engagement activities, and create a visible infection research community across departments. The role requires experience in research programme coordination and may require near-completion of a PhD, with a 36-month term starting December 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating research programmes in university or health settings.
• Excellent organizational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• PhD in a relevant area or near completion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate infection-related research activities across the University of St Andrews.
• Support development of strategic funding opportunities and engagement activities.
• Help build a visible university-wide community around infection research.

Skills

Research programme coordination

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PhD (near completion)

Job description

University of St Andrews invites applications for a Research Programme Manager to coordinate infection research and develop interdisciplinary collaboration across Medicine and the wider university.

You will support strategic funding opportunities, engagement activities, and create a visible infection research community across departments. The role requires experience in research programme coordination and may require near-completion of a PhD, with a 36-month term starting December 2026.