Research Associate, Research Scientist, Clinical Research

Overview

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated and ambitious post-doctoral researcher with experience of research management including clinical trials in NHS settings. The successful applicant will join a vibrant multidisciplinary team working on the NIHR funded REDUCE programme. The programme is evaluating the effectiveness of a psychological intervention designed to improve clinical outcomes in people with diabetes and at risk of foot ulcers.

• Research management: work closely with the trials unit and co-investigators to support the completion of work-packages related to the clinical trial, the mixed-methods process evaluation, the economic evaluation and implementation. The post-holder will support ongoing reporting (e.g., funders, financial reporting) and meeting coordination.
• Research: lead liaising with our industry partner in completing proof of concept work related to the use of AI in healthcare professional training and support the development of future funding applications. There are opportunities to contribute to and lead on research outputs.

• Full-time (35 hours per week)
• Fixed term until 31 May 2027, available immediately
• Salary: £41,064 - £46,049 per annum (Grade
  6)
• Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
• Informal enquiries:
  Kavita Vedhara,

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We 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. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities.

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:
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