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A position is open for a PA/Secretary to support Prof. Róisín Owens and the Bioelectronic Systems Technology Group (https://www.ceb.cam.ac.uk/research/groups/best) based in the Department of Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology.

The group's research focuses on the development of organ on chip models with integrated electronic devices. A particular interest is the effect of the microbiome on the gut-brain-axis. The group is led by Prof. Owens and consists of 10 -15 researchers, including post-doctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students and visiting researchers with a variety of backgrounds. This is an inclusive and diverse group driving a number of active outreach and widening participation activities.

The successful candidate will have HND, HNC, level 4/5 vocational qualification or equivalent level of practical experience. Previous PA/assistant experience will be advantageous. You will be responsible for:

1. Diary management
2. E-mails
3. Extensive travel arrangements
4. Group events (e.g. seminars, group meetings, focus meetings, project meetings, social events)
5. Note taking at meetings and planning action items resulting from meetings
6. Finance administration, including keeping an overview of research grant spending, doing ordering and preparing draft budgets for research grants
7. Maintaining health and safety documents for the research group
8. Management of our webpage and social media

You must be able to prioritise work and work well under pressure, meeting tight deadlines. You should be highly competent in Microsoft, with excellent command of Excel spreadsheets, Teams, Word etc. The use of project management software is a plus. Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.

More information about the role is available in the Further Particulars attached.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance. Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University. This role is part-time (50% FTE) and we welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. If you have questions on the application process, please email Mrs Alessandra Uomo, HR Administrator, at hr@ceb.cam.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications is 13th April 2025. Interviews are likely to be held soon after the closing date. Please quote reference NQ45452 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.