Trial Administrator

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract up to September 2025 Hybrid working is possible in line with both CRCTU and University of Birmingham policies Brief JD The position is for a researcher to deliver a set of research objectives in a Horizon Europe consortium project involving multiple academic and industrial partners. The researcher will primarily work within the Emerging Device technology Research Lab, a member of the Communications and Sensing Research Group at the School of Engineering. The work will involve critical literature survey, theoretical analysis, computer aided design, device prototyping and experimental verification. The postholder will be expected to deliver research objectives in a timely manner. They will also contribute to disseminate the research outputs in the form of technical reports, presentations or research papers as appropriate. Person spec A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant biomedical or associated subject, and be able to demonstrate relevant work experience e.g. in clinical trial management or as a clinical research nurse. An aptitude for large and/ or more complex relational databases (MS Access or SQL Server preferred), including query/report writing and a full range of data verification, cleaning techniques. Experience of using statistics packages such as SPSS, Minitab, BMDP or SAS is desired. Excellent all-round office management and clerical skills must include up-to date computing and office automation skills (e.g. email, excellent word processing & document layout, the use of mail merge etc). Must demonstrate a critical and intelligent attention to detail, high standards of accuracy and apply a sound knowledge of the research framework to the work. Aptitude for learning and applying new skills to ensure effective support and where necessary cover for the Trial Coordinator in order to help supervise junior team members. Experience of conducting literature or internet searches, finding missing or inaccurate information, and maintenance of bibliographic databases. Ability to interact as a team member, as well as working independently, deciding own short-term priorities and timetabling of tasks to meet agreed deadlines. Good communication skills. Maintains regular contact with professional research staff and members of the collaborating group. Handles routine communications (on own initiative) with the clinical investigators, research support staff and others in external centres for the collection of data and resolution of queries. Must be pro-active to identify potential problems, applying previous experience of general processes and procedures to take decisions. Work to develop and improve working practices under the Trial Coordinators guidance. Ability to identify and respond to equality and diversity issues in line with relevant policies and procedures Informal enquires can be made to Informal enquiries to Charley Chapman c.d.chapman@bham.ac.uk To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the 'Apply' button. Valuing excellence, sustaining investment We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working