The BioNano Engineering group, headed by Prof. Ljiljana Fruk (fruk-lab.com), is looking for an outstanding part‑time (18.25 hours per week) Research Coordinator to work alongside team members and international partners and deliver activities related to the recently awarded Nanoflash grant. Nanoflash aims to deliver next‑generation treatments for eye diseases such as macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa in collaboration with partners from Italy, Switzerland and Belgium. This position is funded by the European Innovation Council.
The BioNano Engineering group (https://www.fruk-lab.com) exploits bio‑inspired strategies to develop new processes and materials to address ongoing health and sustainability challenges. The group focuses on designing bio‑nano hybrid materials that can be used for various biomedical applications, such as drug delivery systems for hard‑to‑treat cancers and improved diagnostic tools. The group has 20 members, including 5 postdoctoral researchers, 11 PhD students, several MPhil students and visitors.
Role
In addition to managing the Nanoflash grant, the role holder will provide administrative support to accelerate the research activities of the group.
Responsibilities
* Carry out research grant administration: keep timesheets up to date, maintain records of each grant, update the website, monitor expenditure on active grants, process expenses in line with grant guidelines, and liaise with members of the University Research Office, departmental staff, finance and HR on grant matters.
* Provide secretarial/clerical support: diary management, identify suitable dates, book meeting rooms, organise catering, invite participants, organise travel, accommodation and parking, create agendas, take minutes, circulate papers and agendas, and follow up on action plans.
* Oversee financial administration activity: monitor resources and expenditure against budgets, process invoices, orders and expense claims, follow financial regulations, track expenditure, liaise with the Accounts Team to keep departmental accounts up to date, ensure efficient processes and procedures, and develop and review processes as required.
Fixed‑term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2029 in the first instance.
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