MarRI-UK - Programme Manager
MarRI-UK is currently recruiting a Programme Manager to provide leadership of MarRI-UK establishment and its research and innovation priorities.
Work undertaken by industry and academia has sought to shape an initiative called MarRI-UK, which addresses the lack of coordination and resource in maritime research and development. MarRI-UK will focus on research and innovation within mid TRL levels to address the ‘valley of opportunity’ between ‘discovery and research’ and ‘commercialisation’ of Maritime Technologies and Systems.
MarRI-UK will be hosted by the University of Strathclyde and is looking for a Programme Manager to provide leadership of MarRI-UK establishment and its research and innovation priorities. This will be undertaken by working closely with the MarRI-UK members, funding bodies, and other stakeholders. The position will be based in Glasgow, but travel will be expected as MarRI-UK has a national remit.
To be considered for the role, you will have a good honours degree and PhD/higher degree (or equivalent professional experience), with substantial project management experience within a relevant research and innovation or maritime environment, e.g. industry, commerce, the public sector or the higher education sector. You will have experience in writing proposals to secure funding and you will have proven analytical and interpretational skills with experience of collating, writing, and presenting complex reports. You will be an excellent communicator with confidence in presenting to diverse audiences and able to influence a variety of stakeholders. You will have the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload, and work as part of a team.
*Whilst funding for this position is guaranteed for an initial period of 6 months, the postholder will be expected to drive the growth and income of MarRI-UK and for the role to become self-sustaining in the longer term. Continual employment will be offered either within MarRI-UK or one of the partner organisations.
Application should be made online here.
The closing date is 24 November 2019.
Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Professor Alex Duffy, MarRI-UK Director.
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