At a Glance
- Tasks: Support scientists with operational and administrative tasks in dementia research.
- Company: Join the UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL, a leader in dementia research.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and great professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in dementia research while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in research grant administration and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is the biggest UK initiative supporting research to fill the major knowledge gap in our basic understanding of the diseases that cause dementia. Research from UK DRI at UCL covers the journey from the patient to the laboratory and back to the patient with improved diagnosis, biomarkers and candidate therapies put to the test.
We are seeking a Centre Research Administrator to support the Centre Manager with the provision of a high-quality operational and administrative support function to scientists and their laboratory research teams within the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) at UCL, helping to ensure the smooth running of the Centre. As the first point of contact for research, technical and academic staff, you will support a wide range of activities, including:
- Research grant costings
- Financial administration
- Event coordination
- Committee support
- Onboarding of visitors and honorary staff
- Internal communications
You will work closely with colleagues across the UK DRI at UCL, the UK DRI Central Team, the Queen Square Institute of Neurology, and UCL's central services. The role is available immediately and funded by UK Dementia Research Institute Ltd until 31 March 2028 in the first instance. This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 60% of time on site.
You will have experience of research grant administration, including research funding applications, financial costings, post-award budget management and associated financial processes. Experience of working in an administrative role within Higher Education is essential, as is experience of independently organising events or managing small projects. High-level numeracy skills, confidence in managing and analysing financial data using tools such as Excel, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and good organisational skills are also a requirement for this role.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits. As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce; these include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.
Centre Research Administrator employer: UCL
The Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, where your contributions to student recruitment and marketing will be valued. With a strong emphasis on professional development, you will have opportunities to grow your skills in higher education admissions and digital marketing while collaborating with a diverse team dedicated to excellence in teaching and research. Located in a vibrant academic community, this role provides a unique chance to engage with prospective students and make a meaningful impact on their educational journey.
