Hi All
I’m seeking a part-time Project Coordinator to coordinate the AfriDx initiative and Open Enzyme Collection at the University of Cambridge - including supporting the Reclone community. Open Enzyme Collection develops local manufacturing protocols for enzymes and AfriDx is an international consortium between the UK, Denmark and Ghana to undertake a clinical study of low-cost COVID-19 diagnostics in Ghana and embed local manufacturing of enzymes within the supply chain.
Please pass on to any contacts who might be interested to apply!
Jenny
Link to advert on jobs.cam.ac.uk: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/27532/
The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology is seeking a Project Coordinator for the AfriDx initiative and Open Enzyme Collection at the University of Cambridge. Open Enzyme Collection develops local manufacturing protocols for enzymes and AfriDx is an international consortium between the UK, Denmark and Ghana to undertake a clinical study of low-cost COVID-19 diagnostics in Ghana and embed local manufacturing of enzymes within the supply chain.
Both initiatives aim to increase access to diagnostic technologies in the global South while creating opportunities for economic development. The role of this position is to support these projects to deliver scientific excellence and impact at scale by coordinating and facilitating all aspects of the collaborations.
The role-holder will work closely with the Principal Investigator and AfriDx Management Committee to plan and deliver the vision and strategy. They will facilitate efforts to promote collaboration, build shared resources and provide a hub for networking and discussion. The role-holder is additionally responsible for ensuring that the initiatives are actively communicated and promoted through online channels and media and will support grant reporting and other funding administration.
The overall purpose of the role is to support the AfriDx Management Committee and PIs of AfriDx and the Open Enzyme Collection and SynBio SRI Committee to plan and deliver the vision and strategy for both initiatives, meet funder requirements and expectations and support further funding applications. This includes organising, managing and delivering activities that enable both initiatives to become known leaders in the field and become sustainable in the longer term. Activities would include co-ordinating the efficient running of the project, creating and maintaining documents, developing project plans to ensure smooth running and success of the projects.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 15 months in the first instance.