Internal Applicants Only – Research Associate (Trial Manager)

Job title:

Internal Applicants Only – Research Associate (Trial Manager)

Company

Cardiff University

Job description

School / DirectorateSchool of MedicineAdvertThis post is currently open to employees of Cardiff University only. Please do not apply if you do not have a current contract of employment with the University.Internal Applicants Only – Research Associate (Trial Manager)
Centre for Trials Research (CTR)
College of Biomedical & Life SciencesThe Centre for Trials Research at Cardiff University is a large, multinational community of researchers, professional services staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.We tackle the big diseases and health concerns of our time by forming partnerships with researchers and building lasting relationships with the public. Find out more about the Centre and working with us .An opportunity has arisen to join this UKCRC registered trials unit as a Research Associate (Trial Manager), contributing to the successful delivery of funded trials and other clinical trials/research studies within the centre portfolio.With a postgraduate degree at PhD level or relevant experience, you will need to be an excellent organiser and have a proven ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are also essential, and experience of conducting and organising multi-centre studies and/or research in a health environment. You will also need to have previously written protocols and patient materials, and possess knowledge of scientific principles and current legal, governance and ethical requirements of both Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) and non-IMP trials. Experience of research data management using appropriate software is also required.With a culture of continuous professional and career development the Centre has an excellent track record of helping people develop in their areas of interest, with many progressing within the Centre itself, the wider University or further afield.For informal discussions you are welcome to contact the recruiter Lisette Nixon (Senior Research Fellow; Deputy Head of Trial Management (Cancer) on nixonls@cardiff.ac.uk or 02920 687458 OR Rachel Lowe (Head of Trial Management) on lowers@cardiff.ac.uk or 02920 687512.This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and is available from 2nd September 2024 until 1st September 2025.This position is based at Heath Park, Cardiff.This is a fixed term appointment, to cover maternity leave, that could also be administered as a secondment arrangement.The majority of roles at Cardiff University are currently operating under “blended working” arrangements, with staff having the flexibility to work partly from home and partly from the University campus depending on specific business requirements. Discussions around these arrangements can take place after the successful candidate has been appointed.Salary: £39,347- £44,263 per annum (Grade 6).Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It’s an exciting and vibrant place to work with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter. Business needs will require some degree of office-based working but the balance of time can be spent in the office or remotely (subject to agreement with the line manager).Closing date: Friday, 23 August 2024External applications are currently not being considered for this post. If the decision is made to open the post to external candidates, the strapline at the top will be removed and you will be given ample time to apply – please check back periodically for details.Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close these vacancies early should sufficient applications be received.Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at:Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Post Reference Number18971BRJob DescriptionMain functionTo conduct research within trials and contribute to the overall research performance of the Centre and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of work in high-quality journals. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesResearch

• To conduct research within trials and contribute to the overall research performance of the centre and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
• To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
• To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• To prepare research ethics and research governance applications
• Ensure the delivery of the studies, adapting according to changes in workload and study requirements
• To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field
• To participate in centre research activities.
• To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects
• Ensure that work is undertaken and documented in a regulatory compliant way and be prepared for regular audits and inspections, as well as contributing to the development of the quality management system for the area of trials.

Other

• To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the Centre’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the Centre and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
• To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
• To participate in administration and activities to promote the Centre and its work to the wider University and the outside world
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Salary Range Max.44,263GradeGrade 6Salary Range Min.39,347Job CategoryAcademic – Research, Health, Medical & DentalAdditional InformationIMPORTANT: Evidencing CriteriaIt is the School of Medicine’s policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement.Please ensure when submitting this document / attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number, in this instance for this post, 18971BR.If candidates do not provide written evidence of meeting all of the essential criteria then their application will not be progressed. The School of Medicine welcome the submission of CVs to accompany evidence of the job-based criteria.Career PathwayResearchPerson SpecificationEssential CriteriaQualifications and Education1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area or relevant experienceKnowledge, Skills and Experience2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant experience within trials
3. Specialist knowledge of appropriate trial governance, systems and processes
4. Proven ability to publish in national journals
5. Proven ability to be successful in competitive research fundingCommunication and Team Working6. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
7. Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individualsOther
8. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within workDesirable Criteria1. Evidence of collaborations with industry, NHS or social care
2. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
3. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research activities of the Centre.
4. A commitment to high quality patient and public involvement
5. Fluency in Welsh, written and oral

Expected salary

£39347 – 44263 per year

Location

Heath Park, Greater London – Cardiff

Job date

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 05:49:29 GMT

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