Training Manager, Drug Discovery: Wellcome Centre for Anti-Infectives
Training Manager, Drug Discovery: Wellcome Centre for Anti-Infectives Research
Drug Discovery Unit
School of Life Sciences
Grade 8 (GBP39,324 - GBP46,924)
We are seeking a highly driven, enthusiastic individual to take up the post of Training Manager at the newly established Wellcome Centre for Anti-Infectives Research (CAIR), University of Dundee. CAIR builds on world-leading work at the University, including within the Drug Discovery Unit (DDU), to find new drugs to treat neglected tropical diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and leishmaniasis (see ).
The successful applicant will take a leading role in developing, implementing and overseeing the strategy and delivery of all of CAIR's training activities.
A key aspect of the training programme will be providing our trainees with 12 month on-the-job, hands-on practical training as full team members within an ongoing infectious disease project, developing the trainees' own discipline (e.g. medicinal/synthetic chemistry, biology, pharmacokinetics) expertise, while providing exposure to all other aspects of the drug discovery matrix. A focus will be on participation of trainees from developing world countries with ongoing training and advice that will encompass setting up a sustainable drug discovery laboratory/centre in the trainee's originating location. The Training Manager will work closely with a number of organisations across the world to develop collaborative relationships and identify potential trainees.
Applicants will have a minimum of a science degree, together with training experience gained working in a research and/or development environment, preferably within the BioPharmaceutical industry.
The post is available from 1st April 2017.
The starting salary for this post will be within Grade 8 (GBP39,324-GBP46,924) depending on the experience of the candidate. A relocation allowance is available.
The Training Manager will:
• Establish and coordinate the hands-on drug discovery training course for experienced scientists seeking to develop their knowledge of drug discovery and to establish drug discovery centres in disease endemic countries.
• Lead the identification and relationship building with centres seeking to develop drug discovery capabilities, particularly from developing world countries. This will involve working with a number of charitable and non-governmental organisations
• Lead the identification and selection of trainees, including nomination by collaborating centres and non-governmental organisations
• With the DDU team, develop and implement an "Introduction to Drug Discovery Course", including lectures and tutorial exercises for use internally and for external dissemination, e.g. videos of lectures
• With the DDU team, develop a concept for an online drug discovery training course
• With the DDU team, develop a drug discovery training course that could be run at collaborating centres
• Line manage a team of three discipline trainers (in target/assay biology, medicinal chemistry and DMPK)
• Ensure integration of the training team and trainees with the ongoing DDU drug discovery projects to maximise the impact of the training
Required attributes:
• Professionally qualified with a science degree
• At least 2 years' experience of training scientists or the coordination of training programmes
• Understanding and appreciation of the drug discovery process
• A strong proactive and entrepreneurial approach
• Excellent team building and management skills
• Experience in planning and managing projects
• A willingness to work flexibly to meet milestones
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred attributes:
• The ability to travel
A few facts about The School of Life Sciences at Dundee:
• The School of Life Sciences has over 900 research and support staff from 59 countries and external funding in excess of GBP40 million per year
• Dundee has twice been named 'the best place to work in Europe' in a poll of scientists conducted by The Scientist magazine
• The School of Life Sciences has been consistently rated '5-star' (the highest rating) by the UK national Research Assessment Exercise
Dundee, set on the east coast of Scotland, lies in an area of outstanding natural beauty, including large sandy beaches and challenging hills.
How to apply:
To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
Reference Number: SLSC0227.
Closing Date: 19 March 2017.
The University of Dundee is a diverse community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all by providing a supportive, flexible and inclusive working environment. We have family friendly policies (including flexible working and childcare vouchers), staff groups for LGBT and BME; and prayer room facilities.
The University of Dundee has received the Athena SWAN Bronze Award () which recognises the promotion of gender equality and has made further commitment to advancing inclusive culture which supports and encourages all under-represented groups.
The University of Dundee is a Scottish Registered Charity, No. SC015096.
Drug Discovery Unit
School of Life Sciences
Grade 8 (GBP39,324 - GBP46,924)
We are seeking a highly driven, enthusiastic individual to take up the post of Training Manager at the newly established Wellcome Centre for Anti-Infectives Research (CAIR), University of Dundee. CAIR builds on world-leading work at the University, including within the Drug Discovery Unit (DDU), to find new drugs to treat neglected tropical diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and leishmaniasis (see ).
The successful applicant will take a leading role in developing, implementing and overseeing the strategy and delivery of all of CAIR's training activities.
A key aspect of the training programme will be providing our trainees with 12 month on-the-job, hands-on practical training as full team members within an ongoing infectious disease project, developing the trainees' own discipline (e.g. medicinal/synthetic chemistry, biology, pharmacokinetics) expertise, while providing exposure to all other aspects of the drug discovery matrix. A focus will be on participation of trainees from developing world countries with ongoing training and advice that will encompass setting up a sustainable drug discovery laboratory/centre in the trainee's originating location. The Training Manager will work closely with a number of organisations across the world to develop collaborative relationships and identify potential trainees.
Applicants will have a minimum of a science degree, together with training experience gained working in a research and/or development environment, preferably within the BioPharmaceutical industry.
The post is available from 1st April 2017.
The starting salary for this post will be within Grade 8 (GBP39,324-GBP46,924) depending on the experience of the candidate. A relocation allowance is available.
The Training Manager will:
• Establish and coordinate the hands-on drug discovery training course for experienced scientists seeking to develop their knowledge of drug discovery and to establish drug discovery centres in disease endemic countries.
• Lead the identification and relationship building with centres seeking to develop drug discovery capabilities, particularly from developing world countries. This will involve working with a number of charitable and non-governmental organisations
• Lead the identification and selection of trainees, including nomination by collaborating centres and non-governmental organisations
• With the DDU team, develop and implement an "Introduction to Drug Discovery Course", including lectures and tutorial exercises for use internally and for external dissemination, e.g. videos of lectures
• With the DDU team, develop a concept for an online drug discovery training course
• With the DDU team, develop a drug discovery training course that could be run at collaborating centres
• Line manage a team of three discipline trainers (in target/assay biology, medicinal chemistry and DMPK)
• Ensure integration of the training team and trainees with the ongoing DDU drug discovery projects to maximise the impact of the training
Required attributes:
• Professionally qualified with a science degree
• At least 2 years' experience of training scientists or the coordination of training programmes
• Understanding and appreciation of the drug discovery process
• A strong proactive and entrepreneurial approach
• Excellent team building and management skills
• Experience in planning and managing projects
• A willingness to work flexibly to meet milestones
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred attributes:
• The ability to travel
A few facts about The School of Life Sciences at Dundee:
• The School of Life Sciences has over 900 research and support staff from 59 countries and external funding in excess of GBP40 million per year
• Dundee has twice been named 'the best place to work in Europe' in a poll of scientists conducted by The Scientist magazine
• The School of Life Sciences has been consistently rated '5-star' (the highest rating) by the UK national Research Assessment Exercise
Dundee, set on the east coast of Scotland, lies in an area of outstanding natural beauty, including large sandy beaches and challenging hills.
How to apply:
To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
Reference Number: SLSC0227.
Closing Date: 19 March 2017.
The University of Dundee is a diverse community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all by providing a supportive, flexible and inclusive working environment. We have family friendly policies (including flexible working and childcare vouchers), staff groups for LGBT and BME; and prayer room facilities.
The University of Dundee has received the Athena SWAN Bronze Award () which recognises the promotion of gender equality and has made further commitment to advancing inclusive culture which supports and encourages all under-represented groups.
The University of Dundee is a Scottish Registered Charity, No. SC015096.