We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Research Assistant in musculoskeletal research and clinical trials. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to carrying out a national clinical trial in rheumatoid arthritis to assess whether an injection or daily tablet is better at controlling the disease whilst remaining cost-effective within a dynamic and inclusive environment.
You will be responsible for
- Assist study staff/students/external researchers working on the clinical trial
- Training, advising and possible assistance with supervision of students
- Demonstrate effective time management and ability to work to strict deadlines
- Conduct literature reviews where appropriate under supervision
About you
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Essential criteria
- You will hold a BSc (2:1 or above) or MSc with relevant experience in biomedicine, psychology or a related discipline
- Excellent IT, organisational and time-management skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of undertaking applied health-related research
- Experience of medical research and scientific writing
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
Our benefits include
- Generous employer contribution pension
- 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
- Ride to work and EV car scheme available
We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions.
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
