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Clinical Research Coordinator (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge - Division of Neurology

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £33,966 to £44,263 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 1st October 2024
Closes: 27th October 2024
Job Ref: RR43437

The University of Cambridge wishes to appoint a dynamic Research Coordinator to join the Cambridge Clinical Mitochondrial Research Group (MitoCAMB) in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences. MitoCAMB is an interdisciplinary team of clinicians, research coordinators and PI's (with affiliated research laboratories), focussed on understanding the genetic basis and mechanisms of mitochondrial diseases, and other rare inherited neurological disorders.

The MitoCAMB team is funded by various bodies within the UK, EU and internationally, including the NIHR, Wellcome, Alzheimer's Society, and Medical Research Council.  In addition, the group was recently awarded a £7.5 million LifeArc Translational Rare Disease Centres Award to lead the establishment of the LifeArc centre for the treatment of mitochondrial diseases.  Over the next 5 years, with our partners at UCL, the University of Newcastle, the Lily Foundation and MDUK, we aim to establish a national platform to translate novel treatment strategies and biomarkers into clinical trials for mitochondrial diseases.

The role holder will be joining at an exciting time in rare disease research, working alongside our friendly and multidisciplinary clinical team to coordinate a range of clinical research studies and trials (academic-led and commercial).  In addition, they will assist the programme manager and PI's with delivering and reporting on key milestones for all projects and grants, including the LifeArc rare disease centre. As we establish the LifeArc centre, the post-holder will work alongside the programme manager to coordinate key deliverables of this ambitious initiative, both within Cambridge and across the UK-wide centre partners.

This varied and rewarding role would suit a highly motivated, organised individual who is an exceptional team player with a personable, collaborative approach to assist in facilitating world-class international research.  This role provides the opportunity to grow a diversity of skills and learn from experienced team members. 

The team and the University of Cambridge are committed, in their pursuit of academic and research excellence, to a pro-active and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. This is a full-time post but candidates seeking part time/flexible and hybrid working would be considered.  The University particularly encourages women and candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds to apply.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 36 months (3 years) in the first instance, with the possibility of extending beyond this.

Informal enquiries may be made to Heather Biggs, Programme Manager (hb292@cam.ac.uk).

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a This appointment also requires a Research Passport application.

Closing date: Sunday 27th October 2024

Please ensure that you upload a cover letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The cover letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please quote reference RR43437 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.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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