Floods and Droughts Research Infrastructure (FDRI) Innovation Manager
Job Description
Faculty / Department
Faculty of Engineering
Salary
£45,700 – £55,240 per annum
Location / Campus
South Kensington Campus – Hybrid
Contract Type / Work Pattern
Full time – Fixed term
Closing date
27-Oct-2024
About the role
An exciting opportunity has just arisen for a Floods and Droughts Research Infrastructure (FDRI) Innovation Manager based in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Imperial
This is part of a new 5-year capital investment by the UK Government, enabling essential science and innovation to improve the UK’s resilience to hydrological extremes.
The FDRI Innovation Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of an extensive programme, which will incorporate state-of-the-art technologies in the FDRI infrastructure, support active innovation and experimentation in the FDRI testbeds and beyond, and build and active and engaging innovation community.
What you would be doing
You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the FDRI innovation programme.
Duties will include the scoping and identification of relevant new technologies for flood and drought monitoring and analysis, the development and implementation of an innovation testbed programme, and the development and delivery of training, community engagement, and innovation activities such as hackatons and early tester opportunities.
You will also be responsible for fostering links with other national and international science and innovation communities, and particularly with other observatories and monitoring initiatives globally.
What we are looking for
You will have a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline relevant to flood and drought processes and management
Significant experience in innovation, sustainability, floods and droughts management is essential, together with all round programme and project management skills
You will also have a track record and experience of achieving the results and KPIs required, together with a diplomatic, collaborative approach to engage and influence the multiple parties involved with FDRI
What we can offer you
The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme
Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel
Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
This is a full-time fixed term post for 36 months.
The successful application will join a large, dynamic and interdisciplinary team of researchers and academics developing science and applications towards global water security.
Further details can be found in the job description.
If you require any further details on the role please contact: Professor Wouter Buytaert – [email protected].
Available documents
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Download: Employee Benefits Booklet.Pdf
Download: Job Description FDRI Infrastructure Manager ENG03281.Pdf
Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
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