Research Programme Manager - AD2913

University of St Andrews; St Andrews; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

USS Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Staff parking

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

University of St Andrews invites applications for a Research Programme Manager to coordinate infection research and develop interdisciplinary collaboration across Medicine and the wider university.

You will support strategic funding opportunities, engagement activities, and create a visible infection research community across departments. The role requires experience in research programme coordination and may require near-completion of a PhD, with a 36-month term starting December 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating research programmes in university or health settings.
• Excellent organizational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• PhD in a relevant area or near completion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate infection-related research activities across the University of St Andrews.
• Support development of strategic funding opportunities and engagement activities.
• Help build a visible university-wide community around infection research.

Skills

Research programme coordination

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PhD (near completion)

Job description

Applications are sought for a Research Programme Manager to support the coordination and development of infection research at the University of St Andrews.

The postholder will work closely with senior academic leads in Medicine and with colleagues across the University to coordinate infection-related research activity, strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, support the development of strategic funding opportunities, coordinate engagement activities, and help build a visible University-wide community around infection research.

The role will contribute to scientific programme development across areas including infection biology, antimicrobial resistance, pathogen genomics, diagnostics, data science, technology development, global health, health inequalities, pandemics and health security.

The successful applicant will have experience of research programme coordination, project management or research development within a university, health, public sector, charitable, funding or research-intensive environment. They will have excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to work across disciplinary and institutional boundaries. Knowledge of infection research, global health, health data, biomedical science, public health, policy, or interdisciplinary research would be extremely advantageous, and the successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD in a relevant area.

The post is available for 36 months starting December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Prof. Deborah Williamson, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Head of School via her PA at [e-mail]

St Andrews offers more than just a place to work-it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.

In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package for the Research Programme Manager includes:

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution of 14.5%
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• 34 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [e-mail].

Closing date: 25 September 2026 Interview date: To be confirmed

Please quote ref: AD2913CM

Job description: AD2913CM FPs.pdf

School of Medicine

Salary: Grade 7, £47,389-£58,226 per annum

Start date: December 2026

Full Time: 36.25 hours per week

Fixed term for 36 months