Programme Administrator for BRIDGE – Translational Excellence Programme

The Office of Research and Innovation at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, is looking to recruit a programme administrator for a fixed term position until 31st August 2025. The position is to support the postdoctoral training programme ‘BRIDGE’ at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. 

About the programme
The BRIDGE programme is a strategic initiative at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. The programme is funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF) and aims to strengthen translational research in Denmark. The programme trains and educates outstanding young scientists in disciplines necessary to drive translational research at the highest level with mentors representing basic biomedical and clinical fields.

The programme is managed by a Programme Chair and an Educational Co-Chair advised by a scientific committee, an educational committee and an international advisory board. The programme administration consists of a coordinator and an administrator and is located in the Office of Research and Innovation at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.
About the Office of Research and Innovation
The Office of Research and Innovation is a well-functioning office with 45 employees. The position is based in the research support section. In the Office of Research and Innovation, we work closely with the Faculty management, departments and with individual researchers. We value being known as a service-oriented, efficient and competent administration.

Programme Administrator 
As programme administrator, you will work in close collaboration with the programme coordinator to recruit new fellows to the programme, to develop the programme and to organise and drive the programme. 

Your tasks:

• Coordination of the annual admissions and recruitment process for fellows in collaboration with the HR unit
• Secretarial services for the Programme Management, the Scientific Committee and the International Advisory Board
• Contact with fellows and mentors during admissions process, employment period and graduation
• Monitoring of fellow progress together with the Student Affairs Section
• Support the development of the programme’s academic curriculum together with the Student Affairs Section and others
• Assist in organising committee and board meetings, symposia, boot camps and workshops
• Assist in administrating the NNF grant together with the Finance Section
• Assist to further develop programme activities and strengthen ties to clinical and life science industry environments.

Your profile:

• Good coordination, planning and organisational skills with the ability to develop, plan, and implement goals to meet tight deadlines under time pressure
• Experience in providing secretarial services for committees and management
• Experience in grant management and project administration from a university or a grant provider
• Ability to handle many short- and long term tasks simultaneously
• Ability to write in a clear, concise and engaging way for a variety of target audiences with a high level of accuracy in Danish and English
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues on all levels within and outside the organisation 
• An academic degree in a relevant field 
• Knowledge of the healthcare and life science industry sectors in Denmark
• Previous experience with recruitment and secretarial services from the university sector will be an advantage. 

We offer:

• A position with the possibility of high level of influence on a novel transformative postdoctoral programme
• An attractive, stimulating and diverse job in a well-driven organisation
• A workplace where tasks are solved team-based with mutual respect for each other's competences
• Dedicated colleagues who emphasise professionalism and team play and use an easy-going, open and respectful tone among themselves
• A workplace that underlines mutual flexibility in terms of performance of tasks and working hours.

Terms of employment
The expected start date is 1 December 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter, and the position is for a limited period until 31st August 2025. The position is advertised at the level of Head of Section (fuldmægtig) for 37 hours per week. Salary, terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Questions
For further information on the position, please contact Head of Section Cecilie Ydemann Hansen, [email protected] phone number +45 35 32 40 34 or Programme Coordinator Danny Damsgaard [email protected] , phone number  +45 93 50 92 65.

Application
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking “Apply now” below or via this advertisement found on https://employment.ku.dk/ . Please include cover letter, your CV and other relevant documents.

The deadline for applications is 6 October 2021.  

We wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to reply regardless of personal background. 

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.