Personal Assistant
Applications for this vacancy closed on 14 June 2024 at 12:00PM
A position is available for a highly organised and proactive Personal
Assistant with proficiency in diary management and communication to join the
Sanders Group, led by Dr. Stephan Sanders, a Professor of Paediatric
Neurogenetics, at the University of Oxford. The group focuses on genetic
causes of neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders with the goal of
developing cutting-edge genetic therapies for these disorders with bench-to-
bedside programs that include bioinformatics, functional genomics,
neurobiology, and therapeutic development. The team of undergraduate,
graduate, and postdoctoral scientists working with the Sanders Group span
Oxford University, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and
multiple international collaborators.
The successful candidate will be motivated and organised, responsible for
ensuring the smooth operation of Dr. Sanders’ activities as Principal
Investigator (PI) of the Sanders Group. This includes meticulously managing Dr
Sanders’ diary, exercising initiative to navigate international scheduling
complexities, prioritise meetings, and mitigate conflicts effectively. The
candidate will be tasked with orchestrating complex travel arrangements for
Dr. Sanders, members of the Sanders Group, and visiting collaborators both
domestically and internationally.
Beyond administrative duties, the successful candidate will actively
contribute to fostering a conducive research environment within the Sanders
Group, facilitating effective communication among colleagues, documenting
research environment compliance, coordinating small group events, and
assisting in lab member recruitment efforts. Moreover, the individual will
play a pivotal role in building and maintaining successful working
relationships with senior academic and administrative personnel across various
academic institutions, ensuring seamless collaboration.
As Personal Assistant, the candidate will handle a diverse range of inquiries
on behalf of Dr. Sanders and the Sanders Group, prepare meeting agendas, and
provide comprehensive administrative support on financial matters, including
raising purchase orders and managing expense reimbursement processes. The
individual should strive for continuous improvement in organisational
efficiency and departmental effectiveness in all areas.
Diversity is a core value of our university, department, institute, and
research groups. We encourage applications from trainees of all backgrounds.
About the applicant
The ideal candidate should have extensive experience supporting senior
managers as a PA in a complex environment, with a preference for experience in
an academic setting. They must show proficiency in diary management, minute
taking, and preparing meeting materials, with strong organizational and
multitasking skills. Effective collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders
is essential and the candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and
communication skills as well as high computer literacy, particularly in
Microsoft Office tools. The ideal candidate must possess excellent time-
management and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to handle
challenges calmly and independently. Meticulous attention to detail is
important, alongside the ability to manage multiple complex tasks
simultaneously. The candidate must display initiative, responsibility, and
flexibility in addressing tasks and solving problems.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your
online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and
should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria
listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on
writing an effective Supporting Statement. The supporting statement can be
written as a letter addressed to Dr. Sanders or as a simple block of text. It
should relate prior experiences to the essential and desirable selection
criteria and describe how the job fits with the individuals career plans.
To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Stephan Sanders at
stephan.sanders@idrm.ox.ac.uk.
Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 14 June 2024 will be
considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.
Assistant with proficiency in diary management and communication to join the
Sanders Group, led by Dr. Stephan Sanders, a Professor of Paediatric
Neurogenetics, at the University of Oxford. The group focuses on genetic
causes of neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders with the goal of
developing cutting-edge genetic therapies for these disorders with bench-to-
bedside programs that include bioinformatics, functional genomics,
neurobiology, and therapeutic development. The team of undergraduate,
graduate, and postdoctoral scientists working with the Sanders Group span
Oxford University, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and
multiple international collaborators.
The successful candidate will be motivated and organised, responsible for
ensuring the smooth operation of Dr. Sanders’ activities as Principal
Investigator (PI) of the Sanders Group. This includes meticulously managing Dr
Sanders’ diary, exercising initiative to navigate international scheduling
complexities, prioritise meetings, and mitigate conflicts effectively. The
candidate will be tasked with orchestrating complex travel arrangements for
Dr. Sanders, members of the Sanders Group, and visiting collaborators both
domestically and internationally.
Beyond administrative duties, the successful candidate will actively
contribute to fostering a conducive research environment within the Sanders
Group, facilitating effective communication among colleagues, documenting
research environment compliance, coordinating small group events, and
assisting in lab member recruitment efforts. Moreover, the individual will
play a pivotal role in building and maintaining successful working
relationships with senior academic and administrative personnel across various
academic institutions, ensuring seamless collaboration.
As Personal Assistant, the candidate will handle a diverse range of inquiries
on behalf of Dr. Sanders and the Sanders Group, prepare meeting agendas, and
provide comprehensive administrative support on financial matters, including
raising purchase orders and managing expense reimbursement processes. The
individual should strive for continuous improvement in organisational
efficiency and departmental effectiveness in all areas.
Diversity is a core value of our university, department, institute, and
research groups. We encourage applications from trainees of all backgrounds.
About the applicant
The ideal candidate should have extensive experience supporting senior
managers as a PA in a complex environment, with a preference for experience in
an academic setting. They must show proficiency in diary management, minute
taking, and preparing meeting materials, with strong organizational and
multitasking skills. Effective collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders
is essential and the candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and
communication skills as well as high computer literacy, particularly in
Microsoft Office tools. The ideal candidate must possess excellent time-
management and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to handle
challenges calmly and independently. Meticulous attention to detail is
important, alongside the ability to manage multiple complex tasks
simultaneously. The candidate must display initiative, responsibility, and
flexibility in addressing tasks and solving problems.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your
online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and
should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria
listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on
writing an effective Supporting Statement. The supporting statement can be
written as a letter addressed to Dr. Sanders or as a simple block of text. It
should relate prior experiences to the essential and desirable selection
criteria and describe how the job fits with the individuals career plans.
To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Stephan Sanders at
stephan.sanders@idrm.ox.ac.uk.
Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 14 June 2024 will be
considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.
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A position is available for a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant with proficiency in diary management and communication to join the Sanders Group, led by Dr. Stephan Sanders, a Professor of Paediatric Neurogenetics, at the University of Oxford. The group focuses on genetic causes of neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders with the goal of developing cutting-edge genetic therapies for these disorders with bench-to-bedside programs that include bioinformatics, functional genomics, neurobiology, and therapeutic development. The team of undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral scientists working with the Sanders Group span Oxford University, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and multiple international collaborators. ... A position is available for a highly organised and proactive Personal
Assistant with proficiency in diary management and communication to join the Sanders Group, led by Dr. Stephan Sanders, a Professor of Paediatric Neurogenetics, at the University of Oxford. The group focuses on genetic causes of neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders with the goal of developing cutting-edge genetic therapies for these disorders with bench-to- bedside programs that include bioinformatics, functional genomics, neurobiology, and therapeutic development. The team of undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral scientists working with the Sanders Group span Oxford University, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and multiple international ... |
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