Project Manager in Marine Research (RA2121)
Vacancy Details
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Location: | ENV - Sch of Environmental Sciences |
| Job Type: | Full-Time |
| Category: | Research & Analogous (RA) |
| Closing Date: | 07/07/2023 |
| Date Posted: | 21/06/2023 |
| Reference: | RA2121 |
Description
Faculty of Science
School of Environmental Sciences
Project Manager in Marine Research
Ref: RA2121
Starting salary from £35,333 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £42,155 per annum.
You will provide operational oversight and internal and external facing communications of a UN Decade programme on ocean-based carbon dioxide removal approaches called Global ONCE (Ocean Negative Carbon Emissions). Key responsibilities include helping to develop an implementation plan to achieve the programme objectives, developing and implementing an internal and external communications strategy, assisting in the preparation and dissemination of research data, monitoring progress of the programme objectives, producing regular progress reports, and organising and participating in marine science outreach activities.
You will have a relevant postgraduate research degree or equivalent professional experience in marine biogeochemistry/microbiology, excellent communication and project management skills, the ability to work collaboratively in teams to meet deadlines and be able to manage your time to balance competing priorities. Fluency in Chinese or a second European language would be advantageous. The administrative office of Global ONCE is in Xiamen, China (UTC+8) and so some flexible and out-of-usual-hours working, as well as selected international travel, is required.
This full-time post is available from 1 September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter, for a fixed term period of 12 months in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependents, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to SportsPark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training fromour Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing Date: Friday 7 July 2023
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| Contacts | |
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| Contact 1 | |
| Contact Name: | Professor Carol Robinson |
| Telephone: | 01603 593174 |
| Email Address: | carol.robinson@uea.ac.uk |