Research Associate

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £32,546 to £35,116 with potential progression once in post to £39,355

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to November 2027

Background

This role will be part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Next Generations Therapies theme which translates new scientific discoveries into treatments and diagnostics to improve people’s health. The project focuses on inflammation and the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of its associated long-term diseases. This role will assist primarily in helping to collect technical data and in collating the documentation that is required to apply for and deliver clinical trials on novel technologies.

Role Summary

• Work within the BRC Next Generations Therapies Theme, interfacing with the wider BRC project
• Operate within area of specialism
• Collect data suitable for inclusion into technical portfolios for submission to governance and the MHRA.
• Assist in the compilation of regulatory documents. 
• Contribute to publications

Main Duties

• Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews
• Analyse research data as directed
• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
• Develop or adapt techniques, models and methods
• Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
• Compile regulatory documents for submission to the MHRA. 
• Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research
• Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture

Person Specification

• Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area 
• Practical experience of applying the relevant skills and techniques
• Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively
• Ability to access and organise resources successfully
• High levels of attention to detail and preferably an understanding of the importance of compliance. 
• Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly

Informal enquiries can be made to Liam Grover, email: l.m.grover@bham.ac.uk 

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