Job Summary - The University of Exeter Clinical Trials Unit (ExeCTU) is seeking two graduate level Clinical TrialsData Management Officers. You will become a welcome member of the experienced and multidisciplinary ExeCTU team, working together with researchers and clinicians to address important health questions through the design and delivery of high-quality and efficient multi-centre Clinical Trials and other well-designed studies. This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) Scheme and is available for an immediate start for 12 months in the first instance and is available on a full-time basis. This role offers Hybrid working where you can work remotely and from Exeter Clinical Trials Unit, College House, St Luke's Campus. For more information on the GBP scheme, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships.
About You - You should be a graduate who has good written and verbal communication skills, is computer literate, has good analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and strong numerical and organisational skills. You should have the ability to maintain accurate records, the ability to organise and prioritise own workloads considering the requirements of competing tasks and deadlines, actively participate as a member of a research team, be able to liaise with colleagues and have the ability to present information on research progress and outcomes. You should be able to contribute to preparation of research reports and publications, including reports to external bodies, understand equal opportunity issues as they may impact on areas of research content, and have an understanding of the importance of equality and diversity within an organisation and a commitment to helping create an inclusive culture. You should also have analytical skills commensurate with an undergraduate degree with a strong quantitative component. Familiarity with REDCap or other online data capture tools and familiarity with statistical software packages, e.g. R, Stata are desirable.
The Benefits to You - You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University, including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card (student discount) and Salary Exchange Schemes (such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted membership to the university's sports facilities including cricket centre, indoor/outdoor pools, squash courts and fitness centres). The University offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team. You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, work shadow and career consultancy opportunities.
Application Closing Date: 25 February 2024
Interviews: Date to be confirmed
For further information please email internships@exeter.ac.uk
GBP Scheme Requirements
To be eligible to apply and undertake a GBP role the graduate must meet all of the following criteria:
*To undertake a graduate role through the GBP scheme, you must have either achieved your degree or be in your final year at any UK-based university.
*If you are in your final year, your working hours may be reduced to 15 hours per week (for undergraduates) or 6 hours per week (for postgraduates) to ensure you have the capacity to successfully complete your degree. More hours can be completed if your academic agrees and provides written confirmation.
*If you do not pass your degree, the GBP role will end early.
*You must have graduated in the UK within the last 3 years of your most recent degree (we will consider extenuating circumstances of potential applicants that may have prevented them from undertaking a graduate role within 3 years of graduation).
*The University of Exeter is committed to developing an environment which promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity and inclusivity.
*At the time of starting employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK and evidence must be provided in advance of the appointment. Candidates should continue to have permission for the duration of the GBP contract. This includes British citizens, individuals with an EU Pre-Settlement or EU-Settlement Status; and those with a Graduate Route Visa.
*All graduates need to reside in the UK whilst undertaking this role.
How to apply
Please apply by completing the Internship Application Form (downloadable here: http://ex.ac.uk/d8G), following instructions on the form and returning it to The Internships Team at internships@exeter.ac.uk as an email attachment by the closing date: 25/02/2024. We do not accept CVs so please make sure you send a completed application form.
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