About us
London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN)
The LCN is an interdisciplinary enterprise between University College London, King's College London and Imperial College London. The LCN@UCL functions as a research department of about 200 people (staff and PhD students) in the MAPS Faculty. It is based in its own, purpose-built, 8-story building in Gordon Street that was opened in 2006. In bringing together world-class infrastructure and leading nanotechnology research activities, the LCN aims to attain the critical mass to compete with the best facilities abroad.
The LCN has strong relationships with the broader nanotechnology and commercial communities, and is involved in major collaborations. As the world's only such facility to be located in the heart of a metropolis, the LCN has superb access to corporate, investment and industrial partners. It is at the forefront of training in nanotechnology, and has a strong media presence aimed at educating the public and bringing transparency to this emerging science.
The LCN has particular success in publishing impactful science and raising grants. Currently the LCN is home to three Centres for Doctoral Training, including the CDT in Engineering Solutions for Antimicrobial Resistance, the CDT in Quantum Computation and Quantum Communications and the CDT in the Advanced Characterisation of Materials.
Currently, the LCN has approximately 140 PhD student registered across various programmes and CDTs. These students form an integral part of our department, and we are looking for someone to oversee every aspect of the administration and support in relation to them.
About the role
The postholder will be responsible for the administration and support relating to all of the Department’s doctoral students. This will be done in conjunction with the various CDT Managers for the CDT students. The post holder will manage student funding, and take responsibility for the implementation of new processes and procedures.
They will consistently provide high quality and timely service to students. The postholder will also provide support for all matters relating to PhD students from enquiry to completion, processes relating to assessment, student and course records and student finance.
This is a 12 months fixed term post, covering maternity leave until March 2027
About you
The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or possess equivalent professional experience, bringing a strong background in a similar role within Higher Education or an equivalent environment. You have a solid understanding of HE procedures, regulations, and codes of practice relating to postgraduate research programmes, alongside knowledge of the full academic admissions cycle and familiarity with both UK and international qualifications.
Experience and knowledge of Doctoral Training Programmes is essential, including the regulatory framework for funding and student appointments, and you are confident using systems such as JeS for data capture. You are an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, and bring strong numeracy skills that enable you to interpret and present data effectively.
The candidate should be highly organised and proactive, enjoy balancing a varied workload, solving problems, and keeping things running smoothly even when the pressure is on. You can work independently or collaboratively, and you’re committed to delivering excellent service. Experience managing budgets, grants, and awards, as well as working in busy office settings alongside senior academics is essential.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our long-term commitment and 'beacon' status in advancing gender equality.
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About us
London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN)
The LCN is an interdisciplinary enterprise between University College London, King's College London and Imperial College London. The LCN@UCL functions as a research department of about 200 people (staff and PhD students) in the MAPS Faculty. It is based in its own, purpose-built, 8-story building in Gordon Street that was opened in 2006. In bringing together world-class infrastructure and leading nanotechnology research activities, the LCN aims to attain the critical mass to compete with the best facilities abroad.
The LCN has strong relationships with the broader nanotechnology and commercial communities, and is involved in major collaborations. As the world's only such facility to be located in the heart of a metropolis, the LCN has superb access to corporate, investment and industrial partners. It is at the forefront of training in nanotechnology, and has a strong media presence aimed at educating the public and bringing transparency to this emerging science.
The LCN has particular success in publishing impactful science and raising grants. Currently the LCN is home to three Centres for Doctoral Training, including the CDT in Engineering Solutions for Antimicrobial Resistance, the CDT in Quantum Computation and Quantum Communications and the CDT in the Advanced Characterisation of Materials.
Currently, the LCN has approximately 140 PhD student registered across various programmes and CDTs. These students form an integral part of our department, and we are looking for someone to oversee every aspect of the administration and support in relation to them.
About the role
The postholder will be responsible for the administration and support relating to all of the Department’s doctoral students. This will be done in conjunction with the various CDT Managers for the CDT students. The post holder will manage student funding, and take responsibility for the implementation of new processes and procedures.
They will consistently provide high quality and timely service to students. The postholder will also provide support for all matters relating to PhD students from enquiry to completion, processes relating to assessment, student and course records and student finance.
This is a 12 months fixed term post, covering maternity leave until March 2027
About you
The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or possess equivalent professional experience, bringing a strong background in a similar role within Higher Education or an equivalent environment. You have a solid understanding of HE procedures, regulations, and codes of practice relating to postgraduate research programmes, alongside knowledge of the full academic admissions cycle and familiarity with both UK and international qualifications.
Experience and knowledge of Doctoral Training Programmes is essential, including the regulatory framework for funding and student appointments, and you are confident using systems such as JeS for data capture. You are an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, and bring strong numeracy skills that enable you to interpret and present data effectively.
The candidate should be highly organised and proactive, enjoy balancing a varied workload, solving problems, and keeping things running smoothly even when the pressure is on. You can work independently or collaboratively, and you’re committed to delivering excellent service. Experience managing budgets, grants, and awards, as well as working in busy office settings alongside senior academics is essential.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our long-term commitment and 'beacon' status in advancing gender equality.
