Clinical Research Study Assistant

Exciting opportunities have arisen for a Clinical Research Study Assistant to play an important role in supporting the department's research into obesity, diabetes and related metabolic disorders. The primary role of this post is to work as part of a multi-disciplinary Field Team collecting clinical, anthropometric, body composition and physical activity measurements from adult and paediatric research study participants, for a number of studies including the Fenland Study. Multiple positions are available across our Cambridge, Ely and Wisbech testing facilities.

Alongside a competitive salary, University staff are eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits and services include discounts on shopping, health care, financial services and public transport. We also offer defined benefits pension schemes and tax-efficient bicycle, car lease and charity-giving schemes.

The MRC Epidemiology Unit is a department within the University of Cambridge's School of Clinical Medicine and is situated within the Institute of Metabolic Science on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Its mission is to study the genetic, developmental and environmental factors that cause obesity, diabetes and related metabolic disorders and develop strategies for their prevention. The Unit benefits from a number of large-scale, cross programme epidemiological studies with detailed datasets allowing a wide range of research from genetics to public health. Highly experienced information teams and other specialist teams support the scientists in the delivery of their research aims.

The successful candidates will have GCSEs in Maths and English, and be educated to A-Level standard. Applicants will have practical experience of Clinical (including venepuncture), Anthropometric, Body Composition or Physical Activity measurements. They will have suitable IT experience with excellent communication skills particularly when working with members of the public. This is an excellent opportunity to work with internationally leading researchers in a key supporting role.

Fixed-term: 31 March 2025.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (enhanced with children and adults' barred lists).

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements. 

For informal enquiries please contact Trevor Bunch by email (trevor.bunch@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk) or phone (07930 191226)

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please quote reference SJ34944 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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