Validate Project Coordinator

We are seeking to appoint a VALIDATE Project Coordinator to join the team at the Jenner Institute. VALIDATE (“VAccine deveLopment for complex Intracellular neglecteD pAThogEns”) is an international research network based at, and led by, the University of Oxford that connects over 660 researchers worldwide and aims to accelerate vaccine development for neglected diseases linked to poverty, and to support the career progression of our members. This is a varied and busy role. Working closely with the VALIDATE Executive Manager, you will coordinate the management and administration of VALIDATE and its extensive activities. You will lead on coordinating our international grant calls, our mentoring scheme, and membership administration. You will manage our grant awardees throughout their grant cycle, carry out financial administration such as raising requisitions and approving payment of project invoices, and draft reports to VALIDATE’s funders. You will liaise with researchers worldwide to maintain accurate records of research activity and outputs under VALIDATE, and you will support VALIDATE event delivery, including our upcoming 2024 Annual Meeting in Thailand. It is essential that you hold a degree, in Biology or another relevant subject, and have demonstrable experience of project coordination. You will be a quick learner who enjoys taking on new challenges and is able to proactively adapt knowledge to new situations to solve problems. It is essential you are highly organised with an ability to manage a vast amount of relatively complex information and to prioritise a demanding workload with competing deadlines to successfully meet goals. You will have strong administration skills, including extreme attention to detail and excellent communication skills, and will have a proven ability to work to high standards consistently. You will be autonomous and take responsibility for your own workload and actions, but also be a strong team player. You will stay calm under pressure and be a quick and efficient worker, happy in a fast-paced work environment. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 2 years and is funded by the MRC Partnership Grant. Only applications received before 12 midday on 5 February 2024 will be considered. Please quote 170217 on all correspondence