Internal Redeployment Only - Project Manager bei Cardiff University

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Internal Redeployment Only - Project Manager
School of Psychology

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to work within the Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences, supporting the delivery of a major international research programme.

The postholder will lead the operational delivery of the 8-year Wellcome-funded longitudinal study, “Deep Microstructural Phenotyping of the Developing Brain.” This ambitious, multi-site, multi-disciplinary project involves advanced neuroimaging and cognitive and psychiatric assessments in children, including those with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. The role includes coordinating activities across Cardiff, Cambridge, and Nijmegen, and engaging with NHS clinics, schools, families, and international collaborators.

The successful applicant will have substantial experience managing complex research projects, ideally in a higher education or clinical setting. They will demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills, a strong understanding of research governance and data protection, and the ability to lead distributed teams and manage large-scale budgets. A commitment to inclusive, participant-centred engagement is essential.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Derek Jones – [email protected]

This post is full time (35 hours per week), is fixed term until 30 June 2032, available from 1 March 2026 and is based in CUBRIC, Maindy Road, Cardiff.

The majority of roles at Cardiff University are currently operating under “blended working” arrangements, with staff having the flexibility to work partly from home and partly from the University campus depending on specific business requirements. Discussions around these arrangements can take place after the successful candidate has been appointed.

Salary: £41,064 - £46,049 per annum (Grade 6).  Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at the bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave pro-rata (incl. bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It's an exciting and vibrant place to work with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter. Business needs will require some degree of office-based working, but the balance of time can be spent in the office or remotely (subject to agreement with the line manager).

Closing date: Thursday, 30 October 2025

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at:  Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

Job Purpose
To lead and manage the operational delivery of the 8-year Wellcome-funded longitudinal research programme “Deep Microstructural Phenotyping of the Developing Brain,” a complex, multi-site, multi-disciplinary study involving advanced neuroimaging, cognitive and psychiatric assessments in typically-developing children and those with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. The postholder will ensure the smooth running of all aspects of the project, including coordination across Cardiff, Cambridge, and Nijmegen, and liaising with NHS clinics, schools, families, and international collaborators.
 
Main Duties and Responsibilities

Key Duties

Project Leadership & Coordination

• Lead day-to-day operations of the 8-year longitudinal study, ensuring milestones are met across all three data waves.
• Coordinate activities across multiple institutions and teams, including Cardiff University, University of Cambridge, Radboud University, and NHS clinics.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements to Wellcome and other stakeholders.

 Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with families, schools, charities, NHS clinics, and international collaborators.
• Support the organisation of annual PI meetings, postdoc exchanges, and External Advisory Board events.
• Facilitate Participant Advisory Groups and ensure inclusive, culturally sensitive engagement strategies.

Data & Ethics Management

• Oversee ethical approvals and ensure compliance with data protection and consent protocols.
• Coordinate secure data sharing and synthetic data pipelines in collaboration with CUBRIC’s Compute and Data Team.

Recruitment & Retention

• Support recruitment of 342 typically-developing children and 100 children with 22q11.2DS.
• Implement retention strategies including feedback reports for families and flexible scheduling.

Training & Supervision

• Support training and supervision of postdoctoral researchers, field workers, and research assistants.
• Facilitate cross-institutional training opportunities and knowledge exchange.

Administrative & Financial Oversight

• Manage project budgets and procurement.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to financial reporting and forecasting.

General Duties

• Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties
• Abide by University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity
• Perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role

46,049

Grade 6

41,064

Management & Executive

Managerial, Professional and Specialist Staff – MPSS