- Collect and analyse qualitative and/or quantitative data supporting the biosecurity, biological surveillance and biotechnology policy portfolio
- Conduct desk research, literature reviews, interviews, workshops, surveys, modelling, decision-making frameworks and landscape mapping
- Help project-manage research tasks, ensuring delivery on time and to budget
- Communicate with clients and collaborators and work within small project teams
- Contribute to project reports and research outputs, including conference/workshop presentations, peer-reviewed journal articles or equivalent, and blog posts
- Support business development through proposal and grant writing and other business-winning activities
- Help ensure research has a positive impact across biosecurity, public health, science policy and wider policy communities
- Build networks and relationships with funders and collaborators across relevant policy sectors
- Contribute to the development and profile of the wider organisation in a collegiate manner
Requirements
- Demonstrable experience in biosecurity, biological surveillance, biotechnology policy or related research, supported by a background in biology, microbiology, molecular biology or a closely related discipline
- Proven expertise in managing and delivering work on relevant topics, with the ability to understand, assess and synthesise scientific publications and technical evidence
- Experience of delivering research projects on a range of biosecurity, surveillance, science policy or biotechnology issues
- Experience of working in the life sciences, biotechnology, surveillance or wider science and technology sector
- Evidence of working as part of a team
- Excellent analytical, writing and presentation skills
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and to varied internal and external audiences
- Demonstrable experience of writing, editing and disseminating research reports
- Proven ability to distil complex information and communicate research and analysis findings clearly and succinctly
- Fluency in English is essential
- Proficiency in one or more other languages would be an asset
- Analytical thinker able to see issues strategically and practically from varied perspectives
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks while working to tight deadlines
- Self-starter, proactive and comfortable working with ambiguity as well as process
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in biosecurity, biological surveillance, and biotechnology policy, with strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills. Proven ability to manage research projects, communicate effectively with diverse audiences, and contribute to impactful research outputs.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Biosecurity Research
- Biotechnology Policy
- Project Management
- Analytical Skills
- Proposal Writing
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Data Analysis
- Literature Review
- Research Project Delivery
- Scientific Publication Assessment
- Report Writing
- Decision-Making Frameworks
- Modelling
- Survey Design
- Workshop Facilitation
- Landscape Mapping
Soft Skills
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Proactive Problem Solving
- Time Management
Industry Keywords
- Biological Surveillance
- Life Sciences
- Science Policy
- Public Health
- Biotechnology
- Surveillance
- Research Outputs
- Client Engagement
- Grant Writing
- Networking
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Research Analyst – Emerging Biotechnology in Cambridge employer: Jobtailor
As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
