Scientific Project Lead, Pillar 3 Lab

University of Dundee; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dundee invites applications for a Scientific Project Coordinator to lead Pillar 3 of the Michael J. Fox Foundation LITE programme in the Dundee LITE laboratory.

This full-time, fixed-term post supports the research team and prioritises rigorous project delivery and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Working with the Pillar 3 lead, you will coordinate sample processing, assay development and data activities, and manage timelines, capacity and risks while contributing to

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent substantial scientific experience is required.
• Experience coordinating complex projects or programmes with multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Excellent project-management and organisational skills.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of laboratory workflows and human biospecimens.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Dundee LITE laboratory team across Pillar 3 activities.
• Coordinate planning and delivery of interconnected laboratory workstreams.
• Maintain timelines, capacity and risk with the Pillar 3 lead and team.
• Contribute to laboratory and data activities, including biomarker analysis.
• Prepare progress updates and ensure delivery of programme milestones.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Coordination

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences or related discipline

Job description

The University of Dundee invites applications for a Scientific Project Coordinator to lead Pillar 3 of the Michael J. Fox Foundation LITE programme in the Dundee LITE laboratory.

This full-time, fixed-term post supports the research team and prioritises rigorous project delivery and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Working with the Pillar 3 lead, you will coordinate sample processing, assay development and data activities, and manage timelines, capacity and risks while contributing to