Knowledge Exchange Manager

Campus: Various

Full time (35 hours a week for 6 months) or Part time (17.5 hours per week for 10 months)

THE POST - Knowledge Exchange Manager

Applications are invited for a Knowledge Exchange Manager (KEM) at the University of the West of Scotland. The KEM will work with a Programme Coordination Team (PCT), which oversees a collaborative research programme made up of five projects. These projects seek to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) within the environment, with a specific focus on the Indian context. The PCT and the five projects are funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). The five projects include researchers from across the UK and in India.

AMR is a growing health concern with a wealth of research being undertaken globally. The aims of this collaborative programme are to:

• Better understand the extent of environmental antimicrobial pollution from antimicrobial manufacturing waste
• Develop and validate globally relevant standardisation methods and tools for detection
• Determine the impact on human and animal health.

The five UK principal researchers for the projects aim, as part of the PCT, to coordinate research and impact across the projects to facilitate external knowledge transfer activities. The successful candidate will work closely with the academic community, industry, government, and community partners in India, the UK and with other countries to maximise the opportunities for the projects to make a difference to the management of AMR in the environment.

The KEM will be responsible for working with designated project partners in the PCT to develop existing and new partnerships with stakeholders of the research. This includes working with researchers on the funded projects to maximise the knowledge-exchange with industry and policymakers in India.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• BSc Degree in life sciences, environmental sciences, public health or social sciences
• Proven stakeholder relationship-building experience.
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Project management skills
• Stakeholder relationship-building in the context of academic-industry-government-community relationships
• Basic knowledge of the societal and environmental challenges posed by antimicrobial resistance.

ABOUT US

The University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.

UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2023 Young University Rankings).

The School of Health & Life Sciences at UWS offers innovative teaching and research opportunities, firmly focused on the real-world challenges facing the healthcare and life sciences sectors. You will join a supportive and committed team, where you will play a key role in continuing to establish the University as a force for good. The School is involved in the British Council Gender Advancement through Transforming Institutions in India project and the British Council and SEAMAO RIHED Gender Equality and Diversity (GEDI).

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• An additional days leave on your birthday
• Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (currently 19.3%), including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme.
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Closing Date: Thursday 2nd May 2024

Interview Date: Thursday 16th May 2024

The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a "Disability Confident" employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.