Research Fellow & Network Co-ordinator

Health Innovation Research Alliance Northern Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research network in Belfast seeks a Research Network Coordinator to manage and coordinate Network-funded projects in helminth parasitology. This fixed-term role requires a BSc and a PhD in a related field, along with significant experience in research project management and communications. You will work with partners to advance research initiatives and engage with stakeholders to influence policy. If you have a strong background in helminth research and excellent management skills, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research efforts.

Qualifications

• BSc in Biological Sciences, Zoology, or a related life sciences subject.
• PhD in helminth parasitology or expected within 3 months.
• Relevant experience in helminth parasitology research.
• Ability to manage projects and resources effectively.
• Experience in developing science-focused communications.
• Knowledge of helminth biology research leaders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage research projects.
• Support strategic planning of the Helminth Eco-Health Hub.
• Manage communications through digital platforms.
• Oversee research administration and operations.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Research collaboration

Networking events organization

Helminth parasitology knowledge

Education

BSc in Biological Sciences or related

PhD in helminth parasitology

Job description

The recently funded BBSRC network Helminth Eco-Health Hub UK aims to unite multidisciplinary scientists across disciplines, expertise, and career-stages to drive innovative and impactful research in helminth parasitology. The Network will: (i) advance scientific knowledge to address global helminth disease and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals; (ii) train next-generation researchers; (iii) enhance researcher mobility; (iv) engage stakeholders, and (v) influence policy. The Research Network Coordinator will lead the delivery of Network-funded projects and support the strategic development of the Helminth Eco-Health Hub. Working with internal and external partners, the role will coordinate research activities, communications, and operations to advance a diverse portfolio of helminth research initiatives.

The Research Network Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and managing Network-funded research projects, supporting strategic planning, and ensuring effective delivery of the Helminth Eco-Health Hub’s objectives. Key duties include overseeing research administration and operations, facilitating collaboration across partner institutions, managing communications through digital and media platforms, and promoting the Hub’s diverse portfolio of helminth research initiatives. Experience and understanding of the UK helminth research environment is essential for this role. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in supporting and advancing collaborative helminth research

within a growing, cross-institutional network.

About the person:

• Hold a BSc in Biological Sciences, Zoology, or a related life sciences subject.
• Have, or be about to obtain (within 3 months), a PhD in helminth parasitology.
• Demonstrate relevant experience in helminth parasitology research in the UK.
• Have demonstrable ability to manage research projects, oversee resources, collaborations, data, budgets and deadlines.
• Have a proven track record of developing, planning and delivering successful and creative science-focused communications and multi-channel campaigns for a range of audiences.
• Have sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in helminth parasitology and of research methods and techniques to enable them to work within established and developing research/networking programmes.
• Have relevant knowledge of the field including key leaders in the helminth biology research themes.
• Demonstrate experience in organising scientific meetings/large networking events.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

This is a fixed term post for 30 months. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.