Senior Scientific Project Manager

Who are we?
We are Cambridge CARES, the University of Cambridge’s research centre in Singapore, established under the National Research Foundation (NRF) CREATE programme (CAM.CREATE). Within Cambridge CARES, BloodCounts! is a collaborative research initiative that brings together the University of Cambridge, A*STAR, NTU, NUS, SingHealth, and numerous partners across the UK, Belgium, The Gambia, India, and the Netherlands.

BloodCounts! focuses on elevating the clinical value of the full blood count (FBC), the most commonly performed clinical test worldwide, through the development of novel AI methodologies. We have access to population-scale raw flow cytometry data, which underpins the summary FBC reports used daily by millions of clinicians. We have demonstrated that applying AI techniques to this data can uncover additional clinically relevant insights, including markers for cancers, iron deficiency, and pregnancy outcomes.

This NRF AI for Science project aims to develop multi-modal foundation models of blood by integrating flow cytometry data with cell-level imaging data. These models will be developed using anonymised data from SingHealth and NUHS patients. The goal is to build a population-scale foundation model of blood that performs equitably across all genetic ancestries represented in Singapore.

The models will be applied to clinical studies in stroke and lung cancer, with the objective of identifying novel biomarkers that can inform and improve clinical treatment strategies.

This project will integrate with the wider BloodCounts! consortium, enabling co-development of models and rapid hypothesis testing across European, African, South Asian, and East Asian populations. Researchers worldwide will be able to access our models and insights via a secure platform, APIs, and open-source code and models that can be fine-tuned for further research.

The BloodCounts! AI for Science team is led by Professors Michael Roberts and Carola-Bibiane Schönlieb (Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP), University of Cambridge) and Professor Weisi Lin (College of Computing & Data Science, Nanyang Technological University). They are supported by Dr Nicholas Gleadall (University of Cambridge), Professor Tan Bee Huat Iain (SingHealth), Professor Hui Ji (NUS), Professor Mickey Koh (St. George’s Hospital, London), Dr Hwee Kuan Lee (A*STAR), Professor Parashkev Nachev (University College London), Professor Willem Ouwehand (University of Cambridge), Dr Suthesh Sivapalaratnam (Barts Health), and Dr Chuen Wan Tan (SingHealth), alongside a broad network of collaborators.

Who are we looking for?
The Scientific Project Manager will play a key role in coordinating, managing, and delivering the BloodCounts! project’s research and development objectives. The postholder will support the leadership and interdisciplinary research teams from Cambridge and Singapore. This role requires a combination of scientific understanding, project management expertise, stakeholder coordination, and administrative leadership within a complex international research environment.

• Lead day-to-day management of the BloodCounts! project across multiple partners and work packages.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, and reporting frameworks.
• Monitor project progress, ensuring deliverables, budgets, and timelines are met.
• An excellent, efficient and organised project manager who has a research background and has previously managed large-scale scientific projects or consortia.
• A team player who is flexible to changing demands through the project
• An excellent communicator who can liaise with many stakeholders on a large project.
• Leading the annual grant status report for the NRF.
• Horizon scanning for future funding opportunities.
• Identifying external collaborative opportunities and synergies with other scientific programmes.
• Line management experience.
• Coordination of the work packages in this project to ensure efficiencies are identified and monitor status.
• Work closely with the research teams to understand and communicate technical progress and needs.
• Assist in the preparation of research publications, presentations, and grant applications.
• Act as the primary contact point between the Cambridge CARES leadership, Cambridge researchers, Singapore partner institutions, the BloodCounts! consortium and funding bodies.
• Lead scientific coordination for workshops, meetings, and consortium events to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Support the development of future research initiatives and external collaborations.
• Manage project budgets, procurement processes, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with CARES, NRF, and CREATE programme requirements.

What can we offer you?

• A stimulating working-environment with friendly, highly motivated colleagues.
• Opportunities to develop and implement new ideas in a creative environment.
• A competitive salary in line with your skills and experience.
• A comprehensive medical insurance cover as part of your employment.

Please note that this post is mainly based in the CREATE Tower at NUS University Town, Singapore.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter (summarising the most relevant skills and experience that you have for the position) to https://employmenthero.com/jobs/position/cambridge-cares-senior-scientific-project-manager-1ihus/

Informal enquiries could be sent to [email protected]