As a key part of the Research Degrees function with the Registry team, the Registry Officer (Student Experience & DTP) will be responsible for managing enhancements to the overall student experience as well as the day to day running of the MRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP). This role would suit a motivated and highly-organised individual with an enthusiasm for maintaining a supportive and high-quality learning environment and an interest in the management of cohort-based training programmes. Currently hybrid working: 2 days per week on-site in Sutton with travel to Chelsea when required (approximately twice per month). On-site working may increase at busy times.
Key Requirements
The successful candidate should ideally have experience of supporting postgraduate training/students and must understand current trends and issues in postgraduate education and the higher education environment more broadly. You will be experienced in listening and responding to the needs of a range of stakeholders with excellent interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to relate to a wide variety of people - from industry leaders, research councils and professional staff to of course, students. The ability to manage a large and diverse workload is essential, along with experience collating and presenting information to inform reports.
MRC Doctoral Training Partnership
The aim of this new Doctoral Training Partnership, funded by the MRC (Medical Research Council), is to produce information science literate experimental scientists equipped to work in a team science environment. The three embedded themes of the DTP (Genome Stability and DNA Damage Response; Advanced Therapeutics; Radiation Oncology and Biology) each address current challenges in cancer and through these, the DTP will provide training opportunities which lay the groundwork for students to succeed in medical research careers. The training will ensure that all students master the fundamentals in each of the themes alongside extensive computational training as well as developing core and transferable skills. In order to achieve this the first year of study incorporates a taught element for one day a week, with cohort activities embedded throughout the degree programme.
Directorate Information
The Registry team provides administrative support and policy expertise for the operation of the ICR’s degree programmes, and for clinical research training posts. We also lead on the enhancement of the student experience and the management of strategic education collaborations.
The role of the broader Academic Services directorate is to create an efficient and effective environment for the ICR’s scientific community to flourish. Our services underpin both research and education at the ICR.
We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Joanna Fearn via email at [email protected].