Scientific Administrator and Liaison Officer

6 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

**UOE07 - £39,347 - £46,974**

**CMVM/Edinburgh Medical School/Deanery of Biomedical Sciences/Centre Discovery Brain Sciences/Simons Initiative for the Developing Brain**

**Contract Type - Fixed-Term - 2 years**

**Full-time - 35 Hours Per Week
We are looking for a Scientific Administrator and Liaison Officer to deliver the scientific aims of the Centre through day-to-day management of one of its major international collaborations, the Autism Rat Consortium (ARC). Applicant should have extensive research experience showing knowledge of research activity and a PhD or equivalent qualification in neural circuits, cellular physiology or animal behaviour, preferably with some postdoctoral experience.

This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), with the potential for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

**The Opportunity**:
The overall remit of this position it to deliver the scientific aims of the Centre through day-to-day management of one of its major international collaborations, the Autism Rat Consortium (ARC). The post-holder will be the first point of contact for all scientific enquiries within and outwith the ARC and will act at the scientific liaison between the funder, SFARI, SIDB and ARC laboratories in the USA and Europe. The postholder will assist ARC members in areas such as grant availability, education/training and co-ordinate research projects where required. They will manage the educational and training portfolio for the ARC. They will also have knowledge and understanding of the relevant scientific research methodologies, principles and procedures and facilitate the delivery of current translational research and enhance future research endeavours by co-ordinating research themes across ARC.

**Your skills and attributes for success**:

- A PhD (or PhD near completion) or equivalent qualification in a discipline cognate to the Centre’s aims, i.e. circuit or cellular physiology or animal behaviour, preferably with some postdoctoral experience.
- Extensive research experience showing knowledge of research activity. This includes experience and demonstrated success in delivering research project results, publishing in high impact peer reviewed journals, and presenting at national and international conferences.
- Evidence of effectiveness in design and delivery of research projects and show the ability to attract resources to support research, individually or jointly with others, as appropriate to the research area of the Centre. Project and/or people management skills that are identifiable through previous experience.

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**As a valued member of our team you can expect**:

- A competitive salary of **£39,347 pa - £46,974 pa (UE07)**:

- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our **staff benefits page **(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

**Championing equality, diversity and inclusion**

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our **right to work webpages **(opens new browser tab)

**Key dates to note**

Interviews will be held within 2 weeks of the closing date.



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