VaxHub Programme Manager

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div>We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Programme Manager, to join the VaxHub research network, co-led by UCL Biochemical Engineering and the University of Oxford.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Vax-Hub Sustainable is funded with a &#163;12M grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), under its Manufacturing Research Hubs for a Sustainable Future initiative. It builds on the success of Vax-Hub 1, which was originally formed in 2018 with a grant from the Department of Health &amp; Social Care (DHSC) and has played a critical role in making the UK the global centre for vaccine discovery, development and manufacture.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will be responsible for managing projects in collaboration with your line manager and the NDM Grant Management Team to ensure the objectives are met within deadlines and the work is conducted within the University standards and the funder&#8217;s terms and conditions. You will analyse and interpret research data, identify relationships between interdependent factors and draw conclusions on the outcomes. You will act as main point of contact for the projects within Oxford, and between Oxford and other VaxHub partners, and to be responsible for scientific communications within the team in writing and orally using highly technical language.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>It is essential that you are educated to undergraduate level with a scientific degree, and have significant relevant scientific project management experience. Educated to a PhD level (or close to completion) in a relevant area of research would be desirable. You will have highly developed problem solving and organisation skills, with an ability to meet competing deadlines, as well as good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others. You will be able to communicate effectively to a high standard, including relatively complex scientific matters, orally and in writing. Experience of the University research grant management procedures including grant administration, reporting and management, preferably at the University of Oxford and/or previous relevant experience within the higher education sector is highly desirable.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This position is offered full time (part-time hours considered, a minimum of 80% FTE) on a fixed term contract until 29 February 2028 and is funded by EPSRC.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Only applications received before 12 midday on 13 November 2023 will be considered. Please quote&#160;<strong>167977</strong>&#160;on all correspondence.</div> </div>