Project Overview
REFLECT (A REsponsible innovation Framework for assessing noveL spray tEChnology research To examine local albedo changes from marine brightening and its multi-scale impacts) is a multi-institute project funded by ARIA led by The University of Manchester and involving the Universities of Cambridge, Exeter, Leeds, the UK National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS), Archipelago Technologies and the Finnish Meteorological Institute. Reducing CO2 in the atmosphere is essential to avoid very harmful climate change, yet global progress to achieve this is at present too slow. There may well be a need to implement interventions that delay warming effects until effective CO2 reduction strategies are in place. Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB) and Marine Sky Brightening (MSB) are approaches that may well deliver on this goal but require rigorous research at limited scale to provide our models with the data needed to ensure predictions are robust. The REFLECT team is undertaking a programme of research to develop spray systems, undertake laboratory evaluations, conduct model predictions and develop a plan to undertake limited area fieldresearch following a responsible research framework.
We are looking for a Project Manager to join our interdisciplinary team. You will be supported to combine your individual talents with the wider team’s breadth of skills. You will work closely with the REFLECT Principal Investigator Prof. Hugh Coe and the wider project partners. The project is for 3 years in the first instance with a further 2 years available subject to successful stage gate review by the funder.
We are committed to creating a fully inclusive and flexible culture, one where everyone can realise their potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation. We believe that if we can positively diversify our staff we will be able to collaborate more effectively and create a more productive environment. If you think you will be a good fit for this role we look forward to hearing from you!
Overall Purpose of the Job
Reporting to School Research and Project Manager and the REFLECT Principal Investigator Prof. Hugh Coe, the Project Manager will lead and coordinate the support for the project leadership team in the delivery of strategic tasks. The Project Manager will be the primary point of contact on a wide range of administrative aspects, including coordinating activity across project technical areas, project meetings, review meetings, resource monitoring, recruitment, organising engagement events and workshops, internal and external communications and dissemination activities and developing a technical, safety and risk plan for field site selection alongside a societal engagement plan jointly with the lead academic staff.
The post-holder will ensure tasks are carried out in a timely manner with a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and in accordance with University of Manchester (UoM) policies and procedures.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Denise Faulkner, School Research and Project Manager
Email: denise.faulkner@manchester.ac.uk
For an informal discussion relating to the project, please contact Professor Hugh Coe
Email: hugh.coe@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 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.
