Research Coordinator (Part Time)

Based at the Institute for Manufacturing in West Cambridge, we are looking for a Research Coordinator to play a key role in supporting the Principal Investigator and research team in the delivery of the Cambridge-TEXMiN Satellite Project and UK-India Critical Mineral Supply Chain Observatory Project. This project aims to advance research in critical mineral supply chains between the UK and India.

You will be involved in managing project budgets, supporting an ever-growing research team, and liaising with multiple stakeholders across the University of Cambridge and Indian research institutions. You will be responsible for ensuring efficient financial management, resource allocation, and compliance with both internal and external reporting requirements, directly contributing to the project's success and alignment with departmental research goals in sustainability, resilience and global supply chains. You will act as the key liaison between internal stakeholders at the University of Cambridge and external Indian collaborators, ensuring effective communication and timely project delivery. Additionally, the role will support future research collaborations and assist with the development and submission of new grant applications, ensuring the sustainability and growth of the project's research activities. You will handle all travel and logistical arrangements for the research team, both in the UK and India, ensuring that all expenses and procurement processes adhere to the university's policies and funding body requirements.

The successful candidate will be educated to HND/HNC, Level 4/5 vocational qualifications or possess an equivalent level of practical experience. You will be an experienced user of Microsoft Office with excellent communication skills. Previous experience of working with a supply chain research group and an India-UK partnership project is a requirement for this role as well as previous administrative experience within the Institute for Manufacturing.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

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The closing date for applications is Sunday 29 November 2026.

Please quote reference NM51705 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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