Clinical Research Fellow

2 weeks ago

Reading, United Kingdom Occuity Full time

**About Occuity**

At Occuity, we are pioneering ground-breaking technological solutions to alleviate some of humanity’s greatest healthcare challenges by developing technology that takes instant health diagnostic information simply by looking in the eye. With our clear vision and values, a world-leading team of experts, 9 international patents and more pending, we are developing a hugely innovative range of products that will improve the lives of millions of people around the world. Healthcare challenges are there to be solved and at Occuity, we have the vision and the technical ability to succeed. Occuity’s aim is for our accessible, non-contact, mobile diagnostic health devices to make repetitive, invasive monitoring a thing of the past.

At Occuity, we value being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and we have an incredible team of people helping us do just that. Our employees are excited to be part of a team that thrives in a culture of innovation and imagination. Our success means that we are now expanding at a rapid pace and we are seeking truly exceptional people to join our team. We are looking for trailblazers, visionaries and the naturally inquisitive; those who can challenge and those who can inspire. At Occuity, every single person has a voice - and a vital contribution to make to our success.

If this sounds like you, why not join us on our journey?

**The Role**

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**

The Clinical Fellow will play a key role in helping drive the clinical aspects of a new research project, which will entail project design and experimental work in addition to data analysis and reporting the results in peer-reviewed journals. It will be a considerably patient-facing role which will include, but not be limited to the following responsibilities:

- Co-ordination and execution of a range of clinical testing and ocular imaging on human participants - in particular, children
- Participation in the identification and recruitment of eligible study participants and maintaining patient safety throughout the tests
- Public and patient involvement and engagement (PPIE): plan and deliver activities to encourage participant retention and myopia awareness
- Quantifying a range of images resulting from the tests
- Compilation, storage, analysis, and interpretation of all research data
- Ensuring that all studies and tests are conducted in accordance with the required regulatory and ethical standards
- Aiding in ongoing improvements to project design, using an Agile approach
- Preparation of manuscripts for publication of results in peer-reviewed journals
- Dissemination at international conferences
- Ad hoc testing work across other projects

**Experience, Skills, and Qualifications**

**Essential**
- An Undergraduate degree in optometry or a similar degree incorporating an optometry component
- A solid background in research
- An understanding of retinal circuitry and visual processing
- Demonstrable previous clinical experience (for example, previous experience in an Optician/Optometrist environment)
- Significant previous clinical experience working with a range of patients - in particular children - is essential
- A solid background in data collection and analysis (preferably relating to the eye)
- Experience in literature searches and manuscript preparation
- Comfortable with the planning and execution of clinical tests and ocular imaging
- Must be genuinely enthused about research in general with a passion for the eye/vision in particular

**Desirable**
- A Masters or PhD in an optometry-related discipline
- Good publication record, including as first author
- Previous experience presenting at conferences
- Skills in statistical analysis
- Skills in coding
- Experience with acquisition and analysis (quantification and interpretation) of retinal imaging metrics, such as optical coherence tomography, fundus imaging, adaptive optics
- Understanding of colour vision
- Understanding of Prediction Error Minimisation Theory

**Personal Attributes**
- You are genuinely excited about the prospect of making a real difference to people’s vision and health around the world
- A good communicator, both in lay and scientific terms, with strong writing skills
- Enthusiastic and passionate, you are a keen analytical thinker and problem solver
- Self-motivated, persistent and collaborative, you have a “can-do” attitude and approach
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to research integrity
- Tenacious and persistent with a determination to go the extra mile to see all projects through to completion
- Equally capable of working independently or as part of a team
- An excellent communicator, you are adept at information sharing and contributing towards an open, positive team atmosphere
- Adaptable to the varying needs and behaviour of challenging patients

**Equality and Diversity**

Occuity is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminati

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