Clinical Research Associate (Fixed Term)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 36 months in the first instance.

We are seeking a Clinical Research Associate interested in research into the role of the immune system in severe head injury. The successful candidate will join the TITAN-TBI clinical trial team to manage the day to day running of the clinical trial, including recruiting participants, collecting and processing samples, and performing trial assessments. Additionally, the post holder will run brain injury biomarker and immunology assays as well as analyse the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of the trial investigational drug.

They will be expected to apply to study for a PhD over the course of this employment and undertake research activities relating to this in addition to the trial requirements.

Key job functions

The Clinical Research Associate will be responsible for patient recruitment, biosample collection and processing, clinical data collection and documentation, as well as running simple laboratory assays under the supervision of an experienced laboratory manager.

Essential Criteria

We will only consider applicants who are currently GMC-registered Medical Practitioners, permitted to practise in the UK and who have undertaken their general medical training to the level of ST3 or above (or equivalent).

This is an integrated appointment between the University and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ("NHS Trust"). You will therefore also be issued an Honorary Clinical Contract by the NHS Trust. You should be aware that if your contract with the NHS Trust is terminated your employment with the University will be terminated, and vice versa.

Further details can be found in the Further Particulars document.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

This is an integrated appointment between the University and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ("NHS Trust").  You will therefore also be issued with an Honorary Clinical Contract by the NHS Trust. You should be aware that if your contract with the NHS Trust is terminated your employment with the University will be terminated, and vice versa.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter, CV and a completed Additional Information for Clinical Researchers form in the Upload section of the online application. 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 include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 10th August 2025

Interview date: to be confirmed

Please quote reference ZE46773 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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