Research Development Manager - Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

Salary: UofG Grade 8, £49,559 - £57,422 per annum 

This post is full time and Open Ended. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate. 

Today, the University of Glasgow is one of the world's top 100 universities and ranked 12th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers. 

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Research Development Manager to join the University’s College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences on a permanent basis. Based within the School of Cancer Sciences and the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute, and working closely with partners in the College of Medicine Veterinary and Life Sciences, the PET Research Development Manager will play a lead role in promoting and managing a translational PET imaging research strategy both for the School and across different Schools and Colleges, helping to deliver a pipeline that enhances and optimises PET imaging research activity (including the Scotland Total-Body PET Facility).

The post holder will take a leading role in overseeing the management and strategic direction of PET research and you will prepare a development strategy to proactively identify and support clinical and non-clinical academics, facilitating opportunities and aligning the most appropriate expertise.

In addition, the post holder will proactively engage and work with staff across academia, NHS, regulatory networks, research management and governance to ensure that effective processes, resources and knowledge is in place to support all relevant activities. You will also be responsible for identifying and maximising opportunities for income generation and research translation through publicising relevant internal and external funding calls. You will bring together teams of key researchers from the wider MVLS, University of Glasgow, University of Edinburgh and external organisations (such as the National PET Imaging Platform) and lead the coordination of strategic bid submissions. 

Informal enquiries may be directed to David Lewis, David.Lewis@glasgow.ac.uk 

For further information on the role and the University: https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/appointments/173612 

Apply online via the Apply' button above.

Closing date: 23:45 on Wednesday 11th June 2025 

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