Research Project Manager

Contract type: Part-time (7 hours per week)

Fixed Term: available from March 2024 to the 31st January 2025

Location: Usher Institute moves to a new building in Edinburgh Bioquarter, Spring 2024

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking person to contribute to the successful delivery of the SCONe project. The Research Project Manager will lead on co-ordination of activity, operational planning, budget management, and project governance, liaising closely with principal investigators and University partners. The nature of the role is such that tasks are often time-critical and an ability to effectively prioritise workloads and tasks is required. Initial post length is 12 months with high likelihood of further extension.

The Opportunity:

SCONe is an exciting interdisciplinary project for the collection, curation and classification of retinal images and has the primary aim to investigate biomarkers for neurodegeneration and more widely, establish a world-leading retinal imaging biorepository. The post-holder will oversee the delivery of the project, assisting in the implementation of robust programme management processes and protocols, taking action as necessary to ensure minimum impact on programme deadlines.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Miguel O. Bernabeu, Professor of Computational Medicine (miguel.bernabeu@ed.ac.uk)

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• Exceptional project management and organisational skills combined with a strong attention to detail. 
• Good analytical skills demonstrated by a structured and methodical approach.  
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with a wide range of people and audiences at all levels. 
• Able to work on own initiative as well as proven team building and motivational skills.
• Time management, prioritisation and calmness under pressure.

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