Senior Project Manqger

Job Title: Senior Project Manager (Reference: 106741-0225)

Location:
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Department:
Statistics

Position Type:
Fixed Term

Contract Duration:
Fixed-term until 31 August 2027

Salary:
£46,485 to £55,295 per annum

About the Role

For informal inquiries, please contact Professor Andreas Kyprianou (Principal Investigator) at andreas.kyprianou@warwick.ac.uk or Paula Matthews (Head of Administration) at paula.matthews@warwick.ac.uk.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Senior Project Manager to join the Mathematical Theory of Radiation Transport: Nuclear Technology Frontiers (MaThRad) programme, a £7.3M initiative funded by the EPSRC.

This role is both broad and pivotal, carrying significant responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of MaThRad’s objectives while ensuring alignment with the programme’s long-term vision for growth and impact. The Senior Project Manager will enjoy considerable autonomy and will be expected to demonstrate strong personal initiative.

The Senior Project Manager will collaborate closely with the MaThRad Principal Investigator and serve as a key member of the Executive Team. Responsibilities include:

• Managing relationships with a diverse range of industrial, clinical, and academic partners.
• Overseeing internal and external communications, including website management.
• Coordinating the PDRA training programme and internship initiatives.
• Managing an extensive schedule of meetings, workshops, incoming and outgoing visits, and collaborative activities.
• Supporting efforts to secure additional grant funding, including PhD sponsorships.
• Handling financial oversight of both global and site-specific budgets.

The role will be supported by a part-time events organiser within the Department of Statistics.

We are open to considering applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements, even though the role is advertised as full-time, unless there are specific operational or objective reasons that prevent this.

About You

This is a fixed-term, full-time position (1.0 FTE) with a contract end date of 31 August 2027. The anticipated start date is 5th May 2025, or as soon as possible, to be agreed with the successful candidate.

For detailed information on the skills and qualifications required for this role, please refer to the personal specification section of the attached job description.

About the Department

About MaThRad

MaThRad is a five-year interdisciplinary research programme aimed at integrating advanced mathematical techniques, including probability theory, Monte Carlo methods, and inverse problems, to innovate in the theory and application of radiation transport. The programme focuses on foundational, translational, and application-driven research, delivering predictive models with measurable accuracy and software prototypes ready for real-world use in the nuclear energy, healthcare, and space industries.

Bringing together leading research groups in mathematics, engineering, and medical physics, MaThRad fosters a sustainable hub of academic expertise. The programme involves a diverse team of researchers from the University of Bath, University of Cambridge, NHS (UCLH), and NPL, driving groundbreaking advancements in radiation modelling to position the UK as a global leader in the 21st-century nuclear sector.

For more details on the programme’s progress, visit: https://mathrad.ac.uk/

About the University

Established in the 1960s with a commitment to boldness, imagination, and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading, research-intensive institution renowned for its academic and research excellence. Ranked 67th globally and 10th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2024), Warwick boasts 92% of its research rated as ‘world-leading or internationally excellent’ (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

By joining Warwick, you’ll become part of a diverse, innovative, and globally connected community dedicated to creating real-world impact. We provide opportunities to pursue your ambitions, provided you bring the drive and determination to excel.

For more information, visit our website.

How to Apply

Closing Date: Tuesday, 25th March 2025 at 11:55 pm

To apply, please submit an application form by the closing date. Late submissions will not be accepted, so please account for any potential delays, even if you begin the process close to the deadline (e.g., at 11:30 pm).

Required Documents:

• A CV detailing your most recent employment, relevant experience, and educational background.
• A cover letter outlining how you meet each of the essential criteria listed in the job description.

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