School of Biological Sciences is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Project Administrator. As part of the Northern Ireland SARS-CoV-2 monitoring programme Queen’s University are undertaking the routine surveillance of wastewater treatment systems for SARS-CoV-2 in partnership with a number of government agencies. A wastewater testing laboratory has been established at the Medical Biology Centre which will process samples from wastewater sites across Northern Ireland. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for the administrative functions of the Programme. This person will support the development of the infrastructure, processes and procedures which are required that have to initiate, develop and manage this high-level research and surveillance programme.
The successful candidate must have:
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.
Queen’s University Belfast is recognised as one of the most diverse organisations in Northern Ireland. We are committed to equality of opportunity, fair participation and welcomes applications from all. However, our Fair Employment Equality Monitoring data tells us that individuals who are male and from the Protestant community are also currently under-represented in this category of work. As such, we particularly welcome applications for this role from individuals who identify with these backgrounds and / or communities.
For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our work in relation to Gender Equality (Athena SWAN), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Workplace Equality Index), Disability and Race (Race Equality Charter) please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity and/or www.qub.ac.uk/qgi
For further information and details on the University’s Staff Networks please visit: https://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/
Informal enquires may be directed to Jason Chin on j.chin@qub.ac.uk
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