Posted on 8 August 2025 | Reference: UOD1981
We are recruiting for a Project Assistant within our Division of Population Health and Genomics at the School of Medicine. This role is part-time (Mon-Fri, 4 hours per day) based within our Glasgow teams to support the successful delivery of the SHARE programme. This is a fixed-term appointment until 31st March 2026 in the first instance, with a possibility of annual renewal.
This is a rare opportunity to join an exciting initiative funded by the Chief Scientist Office at the Scottish Government and asset of NHS Research Scotland. The aim of SHARE is to build a volunteer register of up to 1 million residents in Scotland (currently over 307,000) who have expressed an interest in being contacted about health research.
You will be employed by the University of Dundee and SHARE but will be based at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board (primarily the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow. It is envisaged the successful applicant will be able to readily travel to this location as no travel to work expenses will be paid.
Your priorities will include:
* Recruit efficiently to the register and achieve agreed targets.
* Support the Programme Manager in the coordination and administration of SHARE.
* Ensure that all project data is appropriately stored in accordance with University guidelines and legislation.
* Interact with a wide range of people and consent them to the SHARE register.
* Identify outreach opportunities and help coordinate poster/leaflet display/distribution.
* Liaise regularly with other members of the SHARE team.
Who we're looking for:
* Excellent communication, organisational, administrative and interpersonal skills.
* Highly motivated team player with ability to problem-solve and use own initiative. Excellent time management skills.
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a busy and demanding environment.
* Display a positive and enthusiastic demeanour, personal qualities of flexibility and reliability.
* Exercise high levels of discretion and confidentiality.
This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Further information can be found at: https://uod.ac.uk/2gUxlRR
It is intended interviews will be held online with a start date ASAP.
At the University we benefit from having access to a range of personal and professional development courses and training opportunities. We enjoy 42 days annual leave per year, and are supported by a range of Work Life Balance policies, staff support networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Charter and Stonewall as we// as a full range of disability services which all create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work. It is the diversity of our staff and students that make the University of Dundee an enjoyable place to work.
Friday, 22 August 2025, 23:59
Apply as an external candidate
If you do not currently work for the University of Dundee, you can apply using this button.
If you are currently working for the University of Dundee, you can apply via OneUniversity using thisbutton.
Navigate to ‘My Recruitment’, then ‘Available Jobs'.
Our recruitment service is provided by a third party.
If you are encountering barriers in relation to accessibility, please review the accessibility statement for help and assistance
Work for the University of Dundee
Find job vacancies and become part of our thriving, supportive, and inclusive community
#J-18808-Ljbffr