The University of Oxford has one of the largest and most successful chemistry departments in the world, and the Department of Chemistry is seeking to appoint a Project Manager to support an exciting international research collaboration.
This role is offered on a part-time basis (0.4 FTE / 15 hours per week).
About the role
This role is part of the European Innovation Council–funded project “Photoelectrochemical CO₂ Reduction Enhanced by Device Integration and Computational Techniques (PREDICT)”, a major collaborative programme involving seven academic and industry partners across Europe.
As Project Manager, you will support the effective coordination and implementation of the project. Acting as a key point of contact between consortium partners, and between the consortium and the European Commission, you will help ensure the smooth running of project activities.
Working closely with the Project Coordinator (Professor Michail Stamatakis) and the Scientific Coordinator (Professor Giancarlo Cicero, Politecnico di Torino), you will manage and support the administrative, financial and contractual aspects of the project. This will include maintaining project documentation and communication processes, monitoring budgets and resource allocation, supporting reporting requirements, and facilitating collaboration across partners and stakeholders.
This is a varied role with significant external engagement, requiring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to support a complex, multi-partner research project.
About you
You will have relevant research experience (typically to PhD level or equivalent) enabling you to engage confidently with the scientific context of the project.
You will bring experience of working within a research environment, including working closely with industry, and a strong track record of stakeholder management across institutional and cultural boundaries.
You will demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills and will be able to manage multiple priorities effectively. A proactive and adaptable approach is essential, along with the ability to identify opportunities for impact while balancing competing priorities.
Experience of working on collaborative research projects or with complex funding arrangements would be an advantage.
Application process
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your application. In your supporting statement (no more than 5 pages), please explain how you meet each of the selection criteria found in the job description.
Certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.
The closing date for applications is 12:00 midday, 20 September 2026, UK time. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.
The University of Oxford and The Department of Chemistry are Silver Athena SWAN holders. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford.
