Overview
The Scottish Government
Research Manager - Experimental & Translational Medicine
Edinburgh
The Research Manager for Experimental and Translational Medicine will have a central and senior part to play in the delivery of the Chief Scientist Office's (CSO) new research strategy being published soon.
CSO is the research funding division of The Scottish Government Health Directorates. It has a remit to encourage, develop and fund research to improve the health of the people in Scotland and the quality and cost-effectiveness of health services. CSO is a small specialist team with a budget of £68M to support NHS research infrastructure and a broad spectrum of research activity. This senior post is one of 3 research manager positions in CSO, with a substantial and specific scientific content and significant delegated responsibilities. The post will report to the Director of CSO, Dr Alison Spaull.
Key Responsibilities:
• managing the applications to and awards made by one of our two major grant awarding committees with a typical annual spend of £4.5M
• managing CSO's multi-million research portfolios in cancer and cardio- and cerebro-vascular disease.
• liaising with senior counterparts in other major funders; identifying unmet strategic need and developing appropriate solutions
Requirements
You must hold a BSc and it is desirable you also hold a PhD in a relevant subject. You will be an established academic in healthcare with a strong track record of leading and managing relevant research. A broader knowledge of research management and an understanding of the UK research funding environment would be advantageous. You will have a wide ranging knowledge of relevant research methodologies combined with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
This is a permanent and pensionable appointment. You should expect to start at the minimum of the salary range although a higher starting salary may exceptionally be offered where a candidate's skills, knowledge and/or experience are considered to be particularly relevant and are clearly evident in the selection process.
Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the appointment will be invited to assessment centre.
How to apply
For further information and to apply online please visit http://www.work-for-scotland.org/
Completed applications must be submitted by Friday 6 November 2009.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a diverse workforce which reflects the people of Scotland.
If you experience any difficulties accessing the Work for Scotland website, please contact HR Central Resourcing Unit on 0131 244 2821, or alternatively, write to The Scottish Government, Central Resourcing Unit, S1 Spur, Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive, Edinburgh EH11 3XD.
The Scottish Government
Address: St Andrew's House, Regent Road
Edinburgh, Scotland
EH1 3DG
Website: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Home
Source: http://www.work-for-scotland.org, http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Home
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this position
The Scottish Government
Research Manager - Experimental & Translational Medicine
Edinburgh
The Research Manager for Experimental and Translational Medicine will have a central and senior part to play in the delivery of the Chief Scientist Office's (CSO) new research strategy being published soon.
CSO is the research funding division of The Scottish Government Health Directorates. It has a remit to encourage, develop and fund research to improve the health of the people in Scotland and the quality and cost-effectiveness of health services. CSO is a small specialist team with a budget of £68M to support NHS research infrastructure and a broad spectrum of research activity. This senior post is one of 3 research manager positions in CSO, with a substantial and specific scientific content and significant delegated responsibilities. The post will report to the Director of CSO, Dr Alison Spaull.
Key Responsibilities:
• managing the applications to and awards made by one of our two major grant awarding committees with a typical annual spend of £4.5M
• managing CSO's multi-million research portfolios in cancer and cardio- and cerebro-vascular disease.
• liaising with senior counterparts in other major funders; identifying unmet strategic need and developing appropriate solutions
Requirements
You must hold a BSc and it is desirable you also hold a PhD in a relevant subject. You will be an established academic in healthcare with a strong track record of leading and managing relevant research. A broader knowledge of research management and an understanding of the UK research funding environment would be advantageous. You will have a wide ranging knowledge of relevant research methodologies combined with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
This is a permanent and pensionable appointment. You should expect to start at the minimum of the salary range although a higher starting salary may exceptionally be offered where a candidate's skills, knowledge and/or experience are considered to be particularly relevant and are clearly evident in the selection process.
Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the appointment will be invited to assessment centre.
How to apply
For further information and to apply online please visit http://www.work-for-scotland.org/
Completed applications must be submitted by Friday 6 November 2009.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a diverse workforce which reflects the people of Scotland.
If you experience any difficulties accessing the Work for Scotland website, please contact HR Central Resourcing Unit on 0131 244 2821, or alternatively, write to The Scottish Government, Central Resourcing Unit, S1 Spur, Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive, Edinburgh EH11 3XD.
The Scottish Government
Address: St Andrew's House, Regent Road
Edinburgh, Scotland
EH1 3DG
Website: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Home
Source: http://www.work-for-scotland.org, http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Home
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this position
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