Project coordinator - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Genetic and Molecular Epidemiology (GAME) Unit runs several major national and international projects focused on understanding the role of genomic and lifestyle factors in complex metabolic diseases like diabetes, obesity and CVD. The unit has led major projects funded by the National Institutes of Health, European Research Council and Innovative Medicines Initiative, several of which are ongoing. We are currently seeking to recruit a talented and enthusiast lab manager.

The unit currently hosts several doctoral students, post-docs and junior faculty. The unit seeks to fill one or more new appointments in the fields of statistical genetics, bioinformatics, and/or biostatistics. The successful applicant(s) will be expected to work in a support role to the group leader (Prof. Franks) and other members of his team within a range of projects, including those conducted solely by the GAME Unit through large-scale international collaborations.

International travel for training, conferences and project meetings will be necessary.

• Organising workshops and meetings
• Helping ensure grant applications and publications are well-written and submitted in a timely manner
• Attending scientific meetings, recording minutes and feeding these back to the unit leader
• Helping ensure projects are adequately coordinated
• Drafting scientific progress reports

Qualifications

Essential characteristics:

• A master’s degree in public health or epidemiology
• Training in human physiology
• Training in biostatistics
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desired characteristics:

• Background in epidemiology and statistics
• Experience at working in public-private partnerships will be an advantage.