Pathfinder Career Narratives Researcher and Culture Manager

Role and employer: Researcher Advancement and Culture Manager, University of Dundee

Approximate salary bracket for this type of role: Undisclosed

• Identify and support training needs for researchers at various career stages.
• Coordinate and deliver workshops and online resources such as “Visual Presentation of Research.”
• Advise researchers on career development, networking opportunities, and professional contexts.
• Promote an inclusive and positive research culture across the department.
• Manage budgets, marketing, and project delivery related to training and culture initiatives.

• PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology (2000) and MSc in Animation and Visualisation (2012) from the University of Dundee.
• Postdoctoral research experience, including a Wellcome Trust Fellowship at UCSF and subsequent positions at the University of Dundee.
• Entrepreneurial experience running the science‑animation company Vivomotion, including development of educational programmes and on‑demand resources.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, time management, budgeting, marketing, and project management.

Open‑mind about career paths, encourages flexibility, offers mentorship, and values inclusive support for researchers.