DISCnet Centre for Doctoral Training Manager

Hours: 0.5 FTE, with part-time hours considered up to that maximum

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Contract: fixed term until 30 September 2028

Closing date: 02 March 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: To be confirmed

Expected start date: As soon as possible

DISCnet is a Science and Technology Facilities Council-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, providing a platform upon which we can train a new generation of postgraduate data intensive scientists. Our vision is to form a sustainable Centre of innovative education, training and research.

As the DISCnet Centre Manager you will make a significant contribution by supporting the DISCnet management group to achieve its objectives and targets relating to training and employability for postgraduate researchers in data science.

You will project manage and take a lead role in the central operations of DISCnet to ensure the establishment and operation of an intellectually rigorous and world-leading research training environment. Primary activities will include the project management of the DISCnet consortium, management of the placement scheme, oversight of finances, operational management of training and events, and liaison with external partners and funders.

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation of at least half of the weekly working hours to be spent on Sussex campus.

Please contact Seb Oliver (CDT lead; S.Oliver@sussex.ac.uk) and Susanna Broom (Head of the Doctoral School; s.broom@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

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