Based in Milton Keynes
£29,972- £35,788
Fixed term contract until 30 November 2013

We are looking for a Project Manager for a seven-partner, EU-funded sustainability modelling project being co-ordinated by The Open University. As well as managing the overall project you will contribute directly to research on land use-climate interactions and the sustainability of land and water use, using an integrated modelling framework to assess energy and economic policy options and writing up results for peer-reviewed journals.

You will be an enthusiastic and committed individual with experience of project management in the context of large collaborative projects, and of writing significant reports or research articles. You will have a degree, preferably a PhD, in Environmental Sciences or a related subject, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a complex workload and deliver results on schedule. Ideally, you will have research experience in the field of global change/sustainability or environmental modelling, and be a fluent speaker of French and/or German.

For detailed information and how to apply, go to www.open.ac.uk/employment, call the Recruitment Co-ordinator on 01908 858110 or email science-recruitment@open.ac.uk quoting reference number 6886. Further particulars are available in large print, disk or audiotape (minicom 01908 654901).

Closing date: 5 May 2011. Interview date: week commencing 16 May 2011