ACROSS Global Research Project Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a new ACROSS Global Research Project Manager to join the University’s School of Health and Wellbeing.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and has funding available until 30th June 2029.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 572 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have risen in the Times Higher Education World University rankings for the 2nd year in a row climbing up 6 places. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

The post holder will support the planning and delivery of a National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Research and Innovation for Global Health Transformation (RIGHT-6) funded programme grant: Affordable Cardiac Rehabilitation: An Outreach Inter-disciplinary Strategic Study (“ACROSS”). 

The successful candidate will be expected to help manage and direct this complex and challenging project, working closely with study co-Chief Investigators (Professors Rod Taylor and Imran Chaudhry), Project Administrator, Co-applicant team, partner country leads and managers and other partner stakeholders and co-investigators, providing administrative and project support to ensure that study activities are carried out smoothly to ensure that all milestones are achieved and reported to NIHR.

Based in Glasgow, the post will require some travel within and outside of the UK. You will also carry out the drafting of documents for the research study, the writing of reports and assist in editing and preparing manuscripts for publication.

Closing Date: 7 May 2024

It is the University of Glasgow’s mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment.

We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN , including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity.

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