Project Officer - Marine Biodiscovery

Swansea University; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Wales is seeking a Project Officer for the Marine Biodiscovery Network Initiative. This role involves managing logistics, facilitating communication, and supporting grant proposals. Ideal candidates will have experience in project management. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to marine science research and innovation across Ireland and Wales.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management or coordination.
• Strong communication skills for facilitating meetings.
• Ability to support grant writing and funding proposals.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of key project activities.
• Manage logistics and communication for online meetings.
• Assist in developing future funding proposals.

Job description

This is a Fixed Term post for 4 months working 17.5 hours per week.

The Marine Biodiscovery Network Initiative is a collaborative project between Higher Education Institutions and enterprises in Ireland and Wales, funded by Agile Cymru. The initiative focuses on advancing marine biodiscovery through research and innovation, with an emphasis on developing and commercialising marine-derived
compounds.

We are seeking a Project Officer to support the delivery of key project activities, including a series of online meetings and an in-person grant-writing session in Dublin (November 2025). The successful candidate will play a central role in managing logistics, facilitating communication across the consortium, and supporting the development of future funding proposals.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of academia and industry, contributing to impactful research and innovation in marine science. You will be part of a vibrant, cross-border team committed to advancing sustainable marine solutions.