Science Portfolio Adviser/Developer – Cellular and Developmental Sciences

Wellcome Trust

Science Portfolio Adviser/Developer – Cellular and Developmental Sciences

The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health. We support bright minds in science, the humanities and the social sciences, as well as education, public engagement and the application of research to medicine.

We are seeking up to two Science Portfolio Advisers or Developers to contribute to managing the Cellular and Developmental Sciences portfolio within our Science division. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including other funders, and provide our community of researchers with support and advice. You will need to keep abreast of the scientific field and attend key national and international conferences in the field.

You will have a PhD and postdoctoral scientific experience in a relevant discipline. Some experience working outside academia in a research, funding or policy role is desirable. You should be confident interacting with your peers and the external scientific community. You will also be able to demonstrate that you can:

• see the big picture and recognise scientific potential and opportunities
• assimilate complex issues and work across science areas
• demonstrate the necessary personal attributes to lead and manage teams
• communicate effectively and confidently with individuals and groups
• work effectively and cooperatively within a team/matrix structure
• apply your strong analytical and written skills to the development of briefing/position documents.

The salary will be between £36,000 and £52,000+ pa, dependent on experience.

For more information and to apply online, visit: https://jobs.wellcome.ac.uk/iRecruit/VacancyDetail.aspx?VacancyUID=000000002536

Closing date for applications: 12 June 2016

Interview date: 4 & 8 July 2016

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