Astronomy Project Coordinator job with DURHAM UNIVERSITY | 264788 – Times Higher Education (THE)

Department of Physics

Grade 5: - 22,847 - 26,341 per annumFixed Term - Part TimeContract Duration: 24 monthContracted Hours per Week: 17.5Closing Date: 18-Sep-2021, 6:59:00 AM

The Department and role purpose

The Department of Physics at Durham University is one of the very best UK Physics departments with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, research and employability of our students.

The Department of Physics is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. It is pledged to the Athena SWAN charter, where we hold a silver award, and has the status of IoP Juno Champion. We embrace equality and particularly welcome applications from women, black and minority ethnic candidates, and members of other groups that are under-represented in physics. Durham University provides a range of benefits including pension, flexible and/or part time working hours, shared parental leave policy and childcare provision

The Astronomy research group are seeking to appoint a self-motivated and experienced Project Coordinator to provide a professional service in support of the Astrophysical Constraints On The Identity Of The Dark Matter project and to support the daily operations and the effective and efficient running of the research section.

The post holder will be a committed, enthusiastic professional who relates well to people at all levels. She/he will be expected to demonstrate a high level of initiative and be confident in dealing with diverse groups, including visiting researchers, Heads of Faculties, Departments and Colleges and research groups across the University.

The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to deliver effective administrative support and guidance to the Project, relevant Astronomy group staff and its stakeholders. Working closely with senior staff and colleagues, she/he will be required to assist with the fundamental and general Astronomy group administrative services, as well as assisting with data gathering for funding and project applications, organising events and research activities, creating and maintaining financial and publishing records. The role will also provide opportunities for the post holder to contribute to the development of new promotional materials and communication tools for the Astronomy group e.g. website and social media content.

The Astrophysical Constraints On The Identity Of The Dark Matter Project Coordinator will act as the first point of contact for enquiries and managing a wide range of internal and external enquiries from staff, partners and other stakeholders via email, telephone and face-to-face contact, taking an active decision-making role and using judgement on a day-to-day basis, providing advice, support and information.

The candidate would be expected to assist the Principal Investigator and other members of the Astronomy Senior Management Team, providing administrative support to ensure the smooth running of activities and to maximise effective use of academic staff time.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an administrator seeking to develop their experience and knowledge at both strategic and operational levels, and applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals looking to embrace a new challenge.

Core responsibilities:

Role responsibilities:

Person specification - skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience required

Criteria:E, D

Recruiting to this post

In order to be considered for interview, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above (including those listed in the section Realising Your Potential Approach).

In some cases, the recruiting panel may also consider the desirable criteria, so we recommend you evidence all criteria in your application.

Please note that some criteria will only be considered at interview stage.

How to apply

We prefer to receive applications online.

Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement https://www.dur.ac.uk/ig/dp/privacy/pnjobapplicants/ which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data.

What you are required to submit

Please ensure that you submit all documentation listed above or your application cannot proceed to the next stage.

Contact details

For further information please contact; Linda Wilkinson, Research Manager l.a.wilkinson@durham.ac.uk

DBS Requirement:Not Applicable.

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Astronomy Project Coordinator job with DURHAM UNIVERSITY | 264788 - Times Higher Education (THE)