Research Administrator (ELLIS Initiative) (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Cambridge is looking for a Research Administrator to support the ELLIS initiative. The role involves coordinating activities, providing administrative assistance to research teams, and requires strong organizational and communication skills. This fixed-term position offers the chance to work within a prestigious research environment focused on AI and machine learning.

Qualifications

• Experienced user of Microsoft Office.
• Previous administrative experience required.
• Understanding of research coordination is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate the activities of the Cambridge ELLIS unit.
• Provide administrative support to research groups within the Information Engineering Division.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

HND/HNC or equivalent level

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Research Administrator (ELLIS Initiative) (Fixed Term)

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Applications are invited for the post of Research Administrator to support and coordinate the activities of the Cambridge ELLIS unit. ELLIS (European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems, https://ellis.eu) is a European AI network of excellence putting together the best researchers in machine learning in Europe. It focuses on fundamental science, technical innovation and societal impact.

The Cambridge ELLIS unit is based within the Information Engineering Division at the Department of Engineering's Trumpington Street site. By coordinating and supporting the activities of the unit, the Research Administrator will help it achieve the scientific goals of the ELLIS initiative.

In addition to providing support for the Cambridge ELLIS unit, the role-holder will also provide administrative support to one of the research groups within the Computational and Biological Learning Lab of the Information Engineering Division.

Educated to HND/HNC level or equivalent level of experience, you will be an experienced user of Microsoft Office with excellent organisational skills. Previous administrative experience and an understanding of research coordination are essential and ideally this would have been gained within a similar role in the University. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also essential pre-requisites for this role.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2026 in the first instance.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

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If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering ([e-mail], 01223 332615).

Please quote reference NM46186 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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