Research Administrator (ELLIS Initiative) (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge invites applications for the role of Research Administrator, positioned within the Information Engineering Division. This role entails supporting the Cambridge ELLIS unit and providing administrative assistance to research initiatives aimed at advancing machine learning and AI. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, alongside relevant administrative experience.

Qualifications

• Experienced in administrative support with a focus on research coordination.
• Formal education at HND/HNC level or similar required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and possess excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate activities of the Cambridge ELLIS unit.
• Provide administrative support to research groups within the Information Engineering Division.
• Assist in achieving scientific goals of the ELLIS initiative.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficient

Education

HND/HNC level education or equivalent experience

Job description

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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