PhD Programs & Academic Development Lead

Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

40.5 days annual leave

Defined contribution pension

Free life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Season ticket loans

Maternity pay 6 months at full salary

Shared parental leave

Job summary

Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute in Glasgow is seeking an Academic Development Officer to provide leadership and coordination of PhD student recruitment, admission support and stipend processing, and to support the academic development pathway from PhD to postdoctoral researcher. You will work with the Research Management Team to contribute to postgraduate success.

The role includes coordinating scholarships and administration across the postgraduate lifecycle, delivering training and

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice, support and guidance for academic staff and postgraduates within the Institute.
• Coordinate PhD student recruitment, University admission support and stipend processing.
• Support the postgraduate experience and student/postdoctoral researcher training development.
• Coordinate a formal postgraduate mentoring scheme and related administration across the lifecycle.

Job description

Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute in Glasgow is seeking an Academic Development Officer to provide leadership and coordination of PhD student recruitment, admission support and stipend processing, and to support the academic development pathway from PhD to postdoctoral researcher. You will work with the Research Management Team to contribute to postgraduate success.

The role includes coordinating scholarships and administration across the postgraduate lifecycle, delivering training and