IMPALA Network manager
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £42,254 to £46,049 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 October 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0788-25 |
Summary
We are looking for a network manager for a new research network called "Integral Membrane Proteins And Lipid Assemblies NETwork UK (IMPALPA-NET)." This project is funded by the BBSRC and aims to bring together researchers across the UK, from both industry and academia, to realise the transformative power of polymer-lipid particles (PLPs) for the study and application of membrane proteins. IMPALA-NET will create a vibrant, multidisciplinary and diverse network of researchers across the UK who will share ideas, challenges and best practice, and develop generic, robust, approaches for deploying PLPs at the frontline of medical and biotech applications. The project will run for three years.
The post of Network Project Manager is responsible for supporting the delivery of the IMPALA-NET project. This involves working with the network directors and project partners from academia and industry to manage administrative, financial, and collaborative reporting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management, particularly those involving multiple different stakeholders. Experience of organizing workshops and conferences, and maintaining systems such as mailing lists, databases, and web pages.
The post is available at 0.6 FTE for a fixed term of 3 years, with an ideal start date in November-December 2025.
For further information please contact Dr Alice Rothnie (a.rothnie@aston.ac.uk)
This role is likely to qualify for endorsement under the Endorsed Funder route of the Global Talent visa. This visa is for talented or promising individuals in academia or research in fields such as science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, or humanities.
See the Home Office guidance: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent
The post of Network Project Manager is responsible for supporting the delivery of the IMPALA-NET project. This involves working with the network directors and project partners from academia and industry to manage administrative, financial, and collaborative reporting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management, particularly those involving multiple different stakeholders. Experience of organizing workshops and conferences, and maintaining systems such as mailing lists, databases, and web pages.
The post is available at 0.6 FTE for a fixed term of 3 years, with an ideal start date in November-December 2025.
For further information please contact Dr Alice Rothnie (a.rothnie@aston.ac.uk)
This role is likely to qualify for endorsement under the Endorsed Funder route of the Global Talent visa. This visa is for talented or promising individuals in academia or research in fields such as science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, or humanities.
See the Home Office guidance: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent
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