AfME are advertising for a Research Director. Salary: £50,000
This is a big job and, to my mind, shows that AfME is serious about its new Breakthrough-ME research strategy "that will provide the scientific knowledge required to deliver the diagnostics, treatments and eventually kills that we so desperately need."
Partnering with Chris Ponting, the strategy aims to:
— shows the genetics research Summit stimulates new studies (this summer).
— Establish the first Genetic Centre of Excellence. This will be a virtual network that builds on genetic insights from DecodeME. "We will establish a programme of high-quality research, supported by the centre of excellence."
The research director will be responsible for delivering these as well as "securing programmes of research for the top 10 priorities for ME Research" resulting from the Priority Setting Partnership.
The job description also emphasises the role include supporting fundraising for research.
The Research Director will be a member of the senior team running the charity.
Person specification includes:
— a successful track record in the funding, management and evaluation of complex, multi-disciplinary research programs.
— Demonstrable experience of building successful partnerships with medical research organisations and other key stakeholders.
I'm pleased because this looks like a serious move by Action for ME.