Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Norwich Medical School
Norwich Clinical Trials Unit (CTU)
CTU Senior Research Associate (fixed term for 19 months)
Ref: RA2276
Salary on appointment will be £37,999 per annum, with an annual increment up to £45,163 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Associate to join Norwich Clinical Trials Unit, within Norwich Medical School.
Norwich CTU is a UKCRC Registered Clinical Trials Unit, based at the University of East Anglia in the East of England. We support a large number of Clinical Research Projects across a broad range of clinical disciplines and interventions including multicentre randomised drug, device and complex intervention trials.
In this post, the Senior Research Associate will contribute to a unique NIHR-funded project identifying and tackling the barriers to participation in clinical trials for people with mental and physical disabilities.
Over the course of the project you will work with our charity partner, Disability Rights UK, and a stakeholder group of patients, carers and healthcare professionals. You will help design and implement an e-learning resource, and pilot test this resource with researchers in a non-randomised feasibility study. You will analyse and interpret data, write up results and present information on research progress and outcomes.
You will have a postgraduate level qualification, equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant research area. You will also have experience of independent research, have publications in respected journals or equivalent within the field and be able to work in a proactive and results driven manner in a high paced environment. You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret data and work effectively as part of a team. Advanced skills directly relating to this research area and a passion for clinical trials methodology research would be advantageous.
This full-time post is available from 1 February 2025 on a fixed term basis for 19 months.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 3 January 2025
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