Grants Assistant

1 week ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

The Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience (PDN) is seeking a Grants Assistant to support the Department's research groups. PDN is a large, welcoming, and inclusive Department with an exceptional international record in teaching and research, with a grant income in the order of £10 million annually.

Reporting to the Research Grants Administrator, the Grants Assistant will provide administrative support to those applying or considering applying for grants and Fellowships. They will also support those who have successfully secured research funding.

You will be educated to at least A Level standard or equivalent or possess a comparable level of practical experience. The successful candidate will be highly organised, computer literate, and have excellent attention to detail. Good communication and people skills are also prerequisites for the role, which involves interacting with a range of stakeholders in the Department, the wider University and externally. For more details, please see the Further Particulars.

The position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, though we also welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working (minimum 30 hpw) or other flexible working arrangements.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Tracey Flack, pdnhr@pdn.cam.ac.uk.

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Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

On the online form, in the suitability for the role section, you should explain the reasons for your application and how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements of the role. The full contact details for two professional referees should be provided; one of whom should be your current line manager. Please note that we will assume that you are happy for us to approach your referees at any stage, unless you indicate otherwise in the space provided on the form.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 28 April 2024. Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.

Please quote reference PM45639 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Further information:

  • Further Particulars

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