Research Project Officer

The University of Manchester; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater Manchester is seeking a Research Project Officer to support biomarker research within a dynamic team. The successful candidate will need excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and will work on national and international projects. This role offers a vibrant research environment with competitive perks including a generous pension scheme and extensive leave entitlement.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills required.
• Excellent communication skills essential.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual needed.

Responsibilities

• Support all stages of the research project life cycle.
• Assist in national and international research projects.
• Provide day-to-day project support and administration.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Project Officer to work within the Translational Radiobiology group, part of the wider Radiotherapy Related Research group. The post-holder will play a key role in supporting a translational programme of biomarker research across multiple pelvic tumour types (bladder, prostate and cervix). They will be responsible for providing day-to-day support and administration through all stages of the research project life cycle (from grant submission through to study closure).

The group’s research programme has expanded considerably over the last three years to include early phase clinical trials, translational and pre‑clinical research and as such will require the post-holder to be organised, flexible and dynamic in their approach to work. The post holder will support national and international projects with many high‑profile collaborators therefore excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

The position offers a fantastic opportunity for a well‑motivated individual with strong administrative, interpersonal and IT skills to gain experience in a clinical research environment working within a multidisciplinary team in this exciting field of research. The post holder will need a strong eye for detail, be enthusiastic and self‑motivated, and display good organisational and time‑management skills.

What you will get in return

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not be able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [e-mail].

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Dr Kim Reeves, Translational Research Programme Manager

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries

Email: [e-mail]

Technical support

0161 850 2004
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.