Senior Research Project Manager

About us

The Research Department of Behavioural Science and Health is dedicated to research on how human behaviour impacts health and health outcomes. Our research and teaching reflect our interdisciplinary approach to health and wellbeing, focusing on a broad range of public health issues, such as alcohol and tobacco use, heart disease, cancer, and obesity.

About the role

The Epidemiology of Cancer Healthcare and Outcomes (ECHO) Group led by Professor Georgios Lyratzopoulos, is a multi-disciplinary team established in 2015. We contribute to global efforts to control the increasing burden of neoplastic disease through research. We are looking for a Senior Research Project Manager, whose responsibilities will include the management of the groups research projects/programmes and working closely with policymakers and or our funders.

About you

The postholder will work closely with Professor Georgios Lyratzopoulos to p rovide high-level administrative, and strategic support across the full range of the research group’s activities and responsibilities. This includes supporting the development and delivery of new research projects, preparing grant applications, managing project timelines and budgets, coordinating stakeholder engagement and public involvement activities, and coordinating the production of publications and dissemination outputs. Application Details: • The position is available from 1st October 2025 and is a fixed term contract with external funding until 31st January 2028 in the first instance. Salary offered is Grade 8 £54,931-£62,903 inclusive of LA.• This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information. • This role meets the eligibility requirements for a s killed worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa. Application Process: • A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. • Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification. Contact Details: • If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Prof Georgios Lyratzopoulos . If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Nicola Philips

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank ho liday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan and expenses • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

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