Clinical Research Assistant - UOD1913
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £23,881 to £26,338 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 September 2025 |
| Location: | Dundee, Dundee, DD1 9SY |
| Company: | University of Dundee |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 5664_1756802344 |
Summary
We are recruiting for an exceptional individual to join us as a Clinical Research Assistant within our Respiratory Medicine and Gastroenterology team, to coordinate the Scottish Airways Research Network. This is a fixed-term appointment for 1 year with the potential to renew contract depending on progress.
The post holder will work under the supervision of Dr Rory Chan, to provide research support for our respiratory research group, a multidisciplinary team conducting clinical research into important lung conditions such as asthma and COPD.
The main duties of the post, for which full training will be given, involve ensuring the successful running of the Scottish Airways Research Network, a national patient database spanning the 11 largest Scottish NHS trusts. As part of this work, occasional travel to other hospitals and academic centres, largely within Scotland, will be required. Recruiting volunteers into studies, accurate data collection and database entry are also significant parts of the job. Testing of pulmonary and nasal function, maintenance and calibration of equipment, biological sample handling and preparation of solutions for bronchial challenge testing may also be required.
The successful candidate should have a qualification in a science or health related subject. Previous experience of any of the above or working with the public would be advantageous. It is important the applicants can work as part of a team. Candidates must have good communication skills and feel comfortable talking to patients.
The University of Dundee enjoys an international reputation for excellence that attracts top-class students and academics from across the world - with over 140 countries represented in the University community. You will be based at Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, one of Europe's largest teaching hospitals where the School of Medicine provides outstanding opportunities in medical education and training supported by world class research facilities.
Your priorities will include:
- Provide effective and efficient research support to our respiratory research group
- Assist in the identification, screening and recruitment of eligible patients to studies
- Produce, collate and record accurate data on behalf of our research studies
- Perform clinical and physiological measurements on research participants as appropriate, examples of which may include vital signs, height and weight, venepuncture and spirometry
- Data entry on research databases and Electronic Data Capture systems
- Assist in the review of research protocols, procedures and study files, contributing to their development where appropriate
Who we're looking for:
- Educated degree level in a science or health related subject
- Experience of clinical research
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Methodical and meticulous approach to data collection and documentation
- Willingness to occasionally travel to other hospitals and academic centres
The calibre of research at Dundee is high, with 95 per cent of staff working in areas of national or international excellence. Dundee benefits from a developed network of inter-disciplinary researchers collaborating across various Schools across our community.
The University of Dundee is a signatory of the Researcher Development Concordat and is committed to enhancing the research environment and culture. Engagement and support of activities which assist the researcher development agenda at the University is therefore essential.
For further information about this position please contact Dr Rory Chan rchan@dundee.ac.uk
The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.