Project Manager

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Exeter, ENGLAND
Deadline: 09 Feb 2023

The post

The University of Exeter Medical School wishes to recruit a Research Project Manager to assist in the running of an exciting new collaborative translational genomics initiative (PARADIGM). This 5-year Wellcome-funded post is available from 1 March 2023. The successful applicant will be responsible for day-to-day management of the initiative, led by Professor Caroline Wright at the University of Exeter, which involves multiple research teams across the UK.

About the project

Despite progress in genome sequencing, the majority of patients affected by rare diseases remain undiagnosed. The PARADIGM initiative will tackle this problem by creating new Primary Annotated Resources to Advance Discovery In Genomic Medicine. PARADIGM is a collaboration between researchers at the Universities of Exeter, Edinburgh, Imperial, and Cambridge as well as the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) and Wellcome Sanger Institute. By combining machine learning approaches with functional genomics data and genome sequences from patients (including the Deciphering Developmental Disorders Study and Genomics England datasets), we aim to find novel genetic causes of disease. This post forms a core part of PARADIGM, and responsibilities will include:

· Organisation of regular hybrid meetings and annual in-person retreats

· Creation and maintenance of a dedicated project website

· Coordination of gene-disease curation activities across multiple different centres

· Grant management activities

About you

Applicants will possess a degree or equivalent qualification/experience. The successful applicant will be organised and efficient, with excellent communication and team working skills. A demonstrable track record of successful research project management, knowledge of biomedical science, and experience working with academics would be highly beneficial. Depending upon the applicant, it might also be possible to get involved in the research or curation activities of the initiative.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.

What the University of Exeter can offer you

Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, with over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries. We are

committed to an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive. We offer:

· Freedom (and the support) to work creatively and to contribute to internationally exciting and medically important research

· The opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

· Opportunities for training and continued professional development.

· Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable). · A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave.

· A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

For further information please contact Caroline Wright ([email protected]).

The closing date for completed applications is 02/02/2023. Interviews are expected to take place around mid-February.



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