Research Assistant

College of Life Science and Medicine

The Epidemiology Group, Division of Applied Health Sciences would like to appoint a Research Assistant to support in the administration of the British Society for Rheumatology Biologics Register in Ankylosing Spondylitis (BSRBR-AS).

The successful applicant will be highly motivated and experienced in working on large-scale epidemiological surveys and/or randomised controlled trials. In addition, candidates should have excellent communication skills and the ability to work both as part of a team, and independently.

Under the direction of the Study Coordinator, the post-holder will be responsible for quality assurance checks for selected study sites along with supporting the Support Study Coordinator with administrative tasks. The post-holders will liaise with collaborators at other Institutions and the British Society for Rheumatology. Time management and attention to detail are essential.

As this post is funded by the British Society for Rheumatology it will be offered for a period of 3 years.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 5 salary scale (£25,504 – £28,685 per annum), with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquires may be made to Karen Meldrum or Professor Gary Macfarlane (epidemiology@abdn.ac.uk).

Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Deborah Marwick, Trainee HR Adviser, for further information on this.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs by clicking on the Apply button below.

Job Reference Number: YPU110R.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 15 May 2013.

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