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Research Coordinator (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Cambridge
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Applications are invited for a part-time Project Coordinator to support the research activities of Professor Usha Goswami, Director of the Centre for Neuroscience in Education (http://cne.psychol.cam.ac.uk/).

About the Role

The primary role of the post-holder will be to co-ordinate the smooth running of the ERC project Disordered Speech. This includes:

  • Post-award research project administration (e.g. Travel, HR)
  • Financial management of resources
  • Co-ordinating equipment to maximise efficiency
  • Assisting in organizing databases
  • Ensuring research compliance with ERC requirements

The post-holder would also provide a broad range of administrative assistance to support her research and the day-to-day running of her lab.

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Essential Requirements

  • Educated to first degree level or have level 6 vocational qualifications or an equivalent level of practical experience
  • Experience in a similar administrative position, ideally with an EU project within a scientific research setting
  • Excellent organisational skills, complete reliability and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Comprehensive IT skills for administration including the use of databases
  • A high standard of numeracy with proven ability in managing resources

The candidate would be expected to split the hours over 3 working days, to maximise presence in the laboratory.

Additional Information

  • Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2030 in the first instance.
  • Health Assessment: Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
  • Internal Applications: Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
  • Application Process: Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
  • Enquiries: Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Professor Usha Goswami: (ucg10@cam.ac.uk)

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Skills

Project Coordination
Financial Management
Research Administration
Database Management
Research Compliance
IT Skills
Numeracy
Organizational Skills
Attention To Detail
Prioritization

Location

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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