Description:
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of experiences in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research, research management and research funding from academia, government, the private sector and civil society. A PhD is not essential, but experience of conducting or evaluating research will be advantageous. Prior experience in an international context, particularly in a low-or-middle income country region such as Asia is an advantage. Please note that availability to travel both domestically and internationally is expected in this role.
In this role you will:
- Contribute to the effective delivery of work that may range from convening, to making funding decisions and producing reports/reviews; providing specific technical expertise as relevant.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the breadth of work of the climate & health challenge area, sharing knowledge and expertise to contribute to the work of the wider Research Programmes department and throughout Wellcome.
- Maintain an active relationship with applicants and staff on grants so all funded researchers feel a greater sense of partnership with Wellcome.
- Participate in the selection of external advisors to support decision-making for challenge area, ensuring external advice is of the highest quality.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders, including other funders, partner organisations, and members of the research community and to be able to clearly communicate the work of challenge area and its funding initiatives to internal and external audiences.
- Contribute to the initiation, ongoing management and conclusion of Climate & Health projects, major initiatives and awards acting as the main point of contact for defined projects, liaising with external stakeholders or partners on straightforward issues.
- Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, collaborating across departments.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Ability to demonstrate a breadth of research expertise in a relevant field through relevant work experience in an academic, industrial, funding agency or charity setting.
- Experience/knowledge of universities, funders and other relevant scientific and research organisations and communities
- Ability to employ diverse approaches to effectively communicate complex information to individuals and groups from a range of different background and different seniority levels.
- Excellent organisational skills. Demonstrated ability to manage a fluctuating, heavy workload and competing priorities
- Experience/knowledge of managing projects in an academic or industry setting.
- Experience of working in a low- or middle- income country context or region such as Asia or Africa, would be desirable.