Project Assistant to the Ecosystems Research Programme
1 month ago
Contract type: Fixed-term (3 years)
Hours: Part time (16.87 hours / 45% FTE)
The Environmental Change Institute (ECI) - part of the School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE) – is looking for a project assistant to manage the tasks required to support local and global research projects for the Ecosystems Research Programme.
The main responsibility of the role is to provide executive and logistical support to the Ecosystems Programme Leader, Professor Yadvinder Malhi; act as a point of liaison for researchers on fieldwork, and resolve any problems; organize the visits of visiting professors and researchers; attend and summarize weekly research meetings; and research and supervise the borrowing of scientific equipment by programme researchers and students. The preferred candidate will also plan, organize transactions, and monitor expenses; advise staff on risk assessments; co-ordinate workshops, conferences and events, manage communications for and publicise the Ecosystems Programme, including: the newsletter, the programme website, and social media profile and design and produce marketing material.
The preferred candidate will have a strong educational background, with analytical skills and the intellectual capacity to engage effectively with research; ability to use initiative and work independently and proactively; excellent organizational skills, high-level planning skills; good time management skills, and the ability to show flexibility. Good oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, a high level of discretion and judgement, especially when dealing with confidential information. Reasoning skills for creative problem solving, and experience of decision-making; the ability to remain calm under pressure. High level of attention to detail and accuracy including good numerical skills and the ability to understand and interpret numerical data. Good IT skills and experience of using databases. Additional desirable qualities include familiarity in using and maintaining a social media profile; effective publicizing skills, and marketing and design skills and an interest in natural history or ecological science.
Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in SoGE. SoGE and SSEE are committed to equality and value diversity.
The appointment will be available part time (16.87 hours / 45% FTE) for 3 years.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 12th April 2024, and interviews will be held in mid - April 2024.
£32,332 to £38,205 per annum (pro-rata) (Grade 6)
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