Research Fellow

7 months ago


University of York, United Kingdom University of York Full time

**Department of Health Sciences**:
The York Trials Unit (YTU) is one of the UK’s leading centres for the design and analysis of randomised controlled trials. Due to the continued success of the Unit, we are now seeking to appoint 2 new Trial Co-ordinators. The posts offer the opportunity to be part of a large and successful multi-disciplinary Department, renowned for its methodological expertise and commitment to policy relevant research.

You will setup and coordinate trials working across several funded projects, prepare and submit documentation to obtain ethical approval and to coordinate final report writing and trial publications.

You will be encouraged to undertake dissemination of your research through publications, seminars and conference presentations and contribute to the identification of possible new areas of research.

The University of York offers flexible working patterns and a number of family friendly initiatives. As a Department we are proud to foster a supportive culture that helps staff and students contribute fully, flourish and excel, to reach their full potential. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion as well as the values of the Athena SWAN Charter in all our Departmental activities

**Role**:

- To setup and co-ordinate trials working across several funded projects
- To conduct research under the supervision of senior colleagues and to contribute to the production of research
- To undertake risk assessment and monitoring activities

**Skills, Experience & Qualification needed**:

- MSc in relevant area, or in exceptional circumstances, substantial relevant experience
- Knowledge of randomised controlled trial methodologies to engage in high quality research
- Knowledge of a range of research techniques and methodologies, clinical trial monitoring, research governance and good clinical practice
- Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide ranging audience, both orally and in writing, using a range of media
- Ability to write up research work for publication in high profile journals and engage in public dissemination
- Competency to conduct individual and collaborative research projects
- Ability to design and undertake research relevant to the trial including preparation of documentation for ethical, R & D and other relevant approvals
- Ability to contribute to the management of randomised controlled trials
- Experience of contributing to the design and analysis of research and coordinating randomised controlled trials
- Experience of conducting auditing and/or monitoring of trials

**These are new posts and the positions are available immediately.**:
**Interview date**:To be confirmed

It may become a requirement for anyone successfully appointed to this role to undertake an enhanced DBS check, in order to undertake specific project work. Appointees will be asked to declare any spent convictions at the point at which a project requires an enhanced DBS check. The enhanced DBS check will then be carried out before they undertake work relating to that specific project.

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