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From its foundation, the Academy of Medical Sciences has put early-career biomedical researchers at the centre of its work. We have led the way in partnering with organisations to develop and deliver a number of grant schemes and activities designed to support and develop the next generation of researchers.

The Academy of Medical Sciences is now seeking two people to join its Biomedical Grants and Policy team at its central London head office.

As members of the Academy’s dynamic Biomedical Grants and Policy team, both of these roles will also include providing administrative assistance to a portfolio of other activities to support doctors and scientists already involved in research. Excellent communication skills are a key attribute for both posts. General knowledge of medical research and the UK healthcare sector is desirable, but not essential. 

Programme Officer £20-24,000
Today’s medical students are a vital source of tomorrow’s leaders in medical research.  The Academy has recently expanded its activities to inspire these students with the possibilities of a research career under the INSPIRE scheme, generously supported by the Wellcome Trust.

We are seeking a Programme Officer who will be responsible for the further development, implementation and administration of the scheme together with a range of activities to inform and enthuse medical students, and others, about the opportunities of a research career.

You will be educated to first degree level and have some experience of organising schemes or events and developing external contacts.

This post will be available from 1 September 2013.

Click here to download the Programme Officer job specification.

Grants Officer £24-28,000
The Academy delivers a number of niche funding schemes to support biomedical researchers. We work in partnership with other like-minded organisations, and we are generously supported by the Wellcome Trust, the Health Foundation, the Medical Research Council, the British Heart Foundation and others to provide these awards.

We are seeking a Grants Officer who will be responsible for the administration of the application process, peer review and selection panels for all the Academy’s grant schemes.

You will be educated to first degree level and have some experience of administering grant schemes.

This post is available immediately.

Click here to download the Grants Officer job specification.