Centre Manager for the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Engineering So

at  University College London

ABOUT US

The Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Engineering Solutions for Antimicrobial Resistance, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) will be launched in 2025 with the aim of training the next generation of industry, public-sector, and academic leaders to engineer and coordinate solutions for the challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The Centre will provide a unique cohort experience to its students, offering 4-year PhD studentships. The Centre is a collaboration between the UCL Faculties of Engineering Sciences, Mathematical and Physical Sciences and Life and Medical Sciences, and will be hosted by the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN).
The London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) is an interdisciplinary enterprise between University College London, King’s College London and Imperial College London. In bringing together world-class infrastructure and leading nanotechnology research activities, the Centre aims to attain the critical mass to compete with the best facilities abroad. The LCN has strong relationships with the broader nanotechnology and commercial communities, and is involved in much major collaboration. As the world’s only such facility to be located in the heart of a metropolis, the LCN has superb access to corporate, investment and industrial partners. It is at the forefront of training in nanotechnology, and has a strong media presence aimed at educating the public and bringing transparency to this emerging science.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role of Centre Manager for the CDT will have both inward and outward-facing responsibilities. A key aspect is administering the postgraduate research and training aspects of the programme. This includes the development and delivery of an exciting and diverse doctoral training offer in antimicrobial resistance, co-designed with project partners, as well as ensuring effective procedures are developed, adopted and documented for dealing with all aspects including enquiries, applications, admissions, and progression. In addition, the postholder will have responsibility for managing two further posts, a Centre Administrator (1 FTE) and a Centre Partnerships Manager (0.5 FTE). Furthermore, the postholder will be responsible for representing the Centre at national meetings and networks. The postholder will lead in achieving a high quality and timely service to current and prospective students, and staff relating to the designated courses / programmes and beyond.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc