Research Assistant

Overview

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.

• Assist study staff, students, and 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

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

• 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

• 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.

• Generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

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. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.

Name:
James Bluett
Email Address: j

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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.