Job Description

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic Research Project Manager to manage and co-ordinate a programme of work funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research.


The post will based at Saint Mary's Hospital, in the Gynaecological Oncology research team within the Division of Cancer Sciences and will involve travel to GP sites around Greater Manchester. Professor Emma Crosbie leads the Manchester team. The study sponsor is the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the analysing laboratory is based at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).


The successful candidate will be required to support this cross-institution research to successfully deliver the project objectives and will be responsible for the co-ordination and day to day running of the study in Manchester. The position offers an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal, communication, IT, and organisational skills to work in a multi-disciplinary research environment and build on your scientific project management skills.


The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their ability to work with minimal supervision and have experience within research/industry/NHS/academic setting, preferably in biomedical sciences.


It is envisaged the successful candidate will be in post by the 1st July 2025 with an interview date of early June (tbc).

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.


Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here


Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Natalia Rossi


Email: Natalia.rossi@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.