Research Coordinator: Multisite Science Projects Lead

Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Reading is seeking a Research Coordinator to coordinate work for the SPECIAL research group and to manage the Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, Environment and Society and the LEMONTREE project. You will liaise with the PI and consortia partners, drive research and communication strategies, and help shape joint publications.

The role involves financial forecasting, project governance, and safeguarding contractual compliance, with opportunities to lead science communication across

Qualifications

• Proven experience as project manager of a large-scale science project involving multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and self-motivation with ability to work in a team.
• Excellent communication skills across scientific publications and social media.
• Good interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders across institutions and departments.
• Understanding of eco-evolutionary optimality theory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work within the SPECIAL research group at Reading.
• Develop and implement project research and communication strategy.
• Foster research synergies between participating organisations.
• Identify research gaps and plan long-term science communication.
• Oversee financial forecasting and ensure contractual alignment.
• Oversee conclusion of the LEMONTREE project.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Eco-evolutionary theory

Job description

University of Reading is seeking a Research Coordinator to coordinate work for the SPECIAL research group and to manage the Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, Environment and Society and the LEMONTREE project. You will liaise with the PI and consortia partners, drive research and communication strategies, and help shape joint publications.

The role involves financial forecasting, project governance, and safeguarding contractual compliance, with opportunities to lead science communication across