Research Programme Manager

Salary range: £36,540 - £45,350 - pro-rata, based on a full time 37 hour week
Post no. 1004989
Contract length: 27 months
Department: Research Faculty Office
Opening date: 17 November 2025
Closing date: 14 December 2025

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Applications are invited for a highly motivated Research Programme Manager to join the Research Faculty Office at the Earlham Institute, based in Norwich, UK.

About the Earlham Institute:

The Earlham Institute is a world-leading research institute focused on understanding the scale and complexity of living systems. We bring together expertise across life sciences, engineering, computational science, and biotechnology to decode biological systems and help protect life on Earth.

The role:

This is a dynamic and diverse role, offering an excellent opportunity for someone looking to transition into project management within a cutting-edge research environment.

Your primary responsibility will be the effective management of our multi-million-pound strategic research programme in Cellular Genomics

This initiative explores genomic and transcriptomic heterogeneity in healthy plant and animal cells using advanced single-cell and spatial genomics technologies. You will work closely with the programme lead and collaborate with managers of our other strategic programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-quality project management support across the Institute’s research strategy.
  • Lead the coordination and delivery of the Cellular Genomics programme.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful programme outcomes.

The ideal candidate:

You will hold a PhD in a relevant scientific field and have a strong track record in scientific writing. 

Experience managing complex research projects and familiarity with project management tools are highly desirable. You’ll be an excellent communicator, resilient, adaptable, and a collaborative team player.

Additional information:

We welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time and/or flexible working arrangements.

Interviews are expected to take place in January 2026.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website http://jobs.earlham.ac.uk/ or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk quoting reference 1004989.

This is a part-time role for 18 hours per week, on a fixed-term contract of 27 months.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy.

The closing date for applications will be 14 December 2025.