Clinical Research Associate

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The Role 

We seek an enthusiastic and ambitious Clinical Research Associate in Skin and/or Oral Disease, in the NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), based in the Faculty of Medical Sciences.

You will have the exciting opportunity to develop a translational project based around one of three themes: a) skin and oral disease and long-term morbidity, b) Human Cell Atlas to clinic: single cell multi-omics to map lifecourse or c) precision medicine and clinical translation.

The project will include identifying one or more clinically and biologically relevant questions pertaining to a cohort of skin/oral disease patients from existing clinics or databases, developing a specific and tractable hypothesis that addresses the questions identified and determining the information required to test your hypothesis. You will collect relevant clinical data and samples from the patient cohort and work with data analysts and laboratory staff to perform relevant analyses on the clinical samples.

You will have a Medical/Dental degree, General Medical Council/General Dental Council registration and license to practice in the UK are essential and will have completed core medical/dental training. Knowledge of immune-mediated skin/oral diseases and core clinical skills, including phlebotomy, are essential and you will have experience of skin/oral biopsies and the collection of biological samples for research. You will be able to demonstrate analytical and problem-solving capability and the ability to communicate complex information with clarity, both verbally and in writing.

To apply for the position, we’ll need your CV and a cover letter outlining how you are suitable for the role using evidence to highlight how you meet the essential criteria in the knowledge, skills and experience as listed in the job description.

Successful candidates will require satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). People Services colleagues will support you with this during onboarding.

The post is for a fixed term of 12 months.

Informal enquiries to Professor Nick Reynolds (nick.reynolds@ncl.ac.uk), Professor Neil Rajan (neil.rajan@ncl.ac.uk) or Dr Laura Jardine (laura.jardine@ncl.ac.uk).

Find out more about the Faculty of Medical Sciences here 

Find out more about our Research Institutes here

As part of our commitment to career development for research staff, the university has developed 3 levels of research role profiles. These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.

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