Faculty of Science and Engineering
School of Physical Sciences, Department of Physics
Job Ref: 082866
Salary: £38,205 - £44,264 pa
Fixed Term until end of March 2027
We are recruiting an experienced Project Manager to work on the EuPRAXIA Project with Professor Carsten P Welsch.
EuPRAXIA is the first European project that develops a dedicated particle accelerator research infrastructure based on novel plasma acceleration concepts and laser technology. It focuses on the development of electron accelerators and underlying technologies, their user communities, and the exploitation of existing accelerator infrastructures in Europe.
As part of wider School of Physical Sciences Professional Services, you will be an integral member of the Project T.E.A.M., based at the Cockcroft Institute. You will be responsible for the administrative day-to-day management of both the EuPRAXIA Preparatory Phase and EuPRAXIA Doctoral Network projects, working closely with Professor Welsch, the coordinating institution INFN, and other international project partners.
You will act as a key point of contact for the doctoral candidates within the EuPRAXIA Doctoral Network, as well as project partners, policy makers, and media across EuPRAXIA. You will develop and maintain excellent working relationships with other University departments, support staff, and project partners.
In terms of your background, you will have experience in the management of large-scale projects, ideally with postgraduate training programs, such as Marie Curie networks or Centres for Doctoral Training. Excellent organizational and communication skills, combined with a high degree of self-motivation, a pro-active approach to work, and team orientation are essential.
A very good command of English and experience in working in international contexts is required. You should have a degree (or equivalent qualification or relevant professional experience), and experience of working in international contexts. A PhD in physics, engineering, or a related area is desirable, as well as experience in giving presentations to scientific audiences and in writing about scientific results.
Travel to international conferences and/or project partners will be required as part of the post. This role is based at the Cockcroft Institute on the campus of Daresbury Laboratory.
The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Closing date: 8 September 2024.
For full details and to apply online, please visit: https://recruit.liverpool.ac.uk.
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