About us
UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (IoO) conducts cutting-edge research, attracting principal investigators, post-doctoral fellows and MD/PhD students of the highest international calibre to a stimulating research environment. The Institute is committed to a multi- disciplinary research portfolio that furthers an understanding of the eye and visual system linked with clinical investigations targeted to specific problems in the prevention and treatment of eye disease.
The IoO is looking for an experienced project manager to coordinate a large EU-funded, internationally collaborative project.
Led by the Polish Academy of Sciences, the Translational Research and Innovation in Ophthalmology Vision, Centre for Excellence (TRIO-Vi CoE) will enhance the quality of life of patients with eye disorders, by generating new knowledge and developing new cutting edge technologies in ophthalmology.
Working with an international consortium of experts from the International Centre for Translational Eye Research (ICTER), Poland, and the Institut de la Vision (IdV), France, the team at the IoO will contribute to the goal of introducing new standards in vision care through scientific excellence, improvements in organizational culture, technology transfer, introduction of a translational platform and outreach activities. A substantial component of this award is focused on training, education, development of courses and exchange activities.
About the role
This post is based at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (IoO). The post holder will combine sound tactical decision-making, programme management expertise, and the personal qualities needed to coordinate UCL's contribution to a large EU-funded, internationally collaborative project. The post holder will provide strategic and operational programme management for UCL's contribution to TRIO-Vi, coordinating its interdependent work packages, partner activities and reporting obligations.
Led by the Polish Academy of Sciences, the Translational Research and Innovation in Ophthalmology Vision, Centre for Excellence (TRIO-Vi CoE) will enhance the quality of life of patients with eye disorders, by generating new knowledge and developing new cutting-edge technologies in ophthalmology. Working with an international consortium of experts from the International Centre for Translational Eye Research (ICTER), Poland, and the Institute de la Vision (IdV), France, the team at the IoO will contribute to the goal of introducing new standards in vision care through scientific excellence, improvements in organisational culture, technology transfer, introduction of a translational platform and outreach activities. A substantial component of this award is focused on training, education, development of courses and exchange activities. The Senior Project Manager has a crucial role to play in supporting the project leadership team and wider group of investigators in delivering UCL's a greed project objectives and timely reporting.
Key duties will include oversight and management of UCL's contribution to this international project, coordinating with research and teaching staff and students, the finance, education and operations teams, and Co-Investigators across the partner sites, including opportunities to travel to the partner sites. You will be a key player in the long-term success of this exciting project, and the role will provide ample opportunity for career and skill development.
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