Clinical Research Associate – Neuroimaging & Psychosis

University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

29 days annual leave + bank holidays

Ride to work & EV car scheme

Flexible & Hybrid working

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a motivated Clinical Research Associate on a fixed-term, part-time contract to lead innovative studies into schizophrenia and related disorders, employing fMRI, EEG biomarkers and other experimental medicine techniques.

You will recruit and assess participants, organise imaging, ensure governance, analyse results and collaborate with clinical services and researchers. We value diverse backgrounds and offer flexible/hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with license to practice (candidates without this will not be considered).
• Experience assessing patients with psychotic disorders in UK or similar healthcare settings.
• Ambitious, enthusiastic, responsible, flexible and able to work independently to deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Evidence of strong interest and aptitude for research (e.g. psychopharmacology, neuroimaging, psychosis).

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and clinical assessment of participants using clinical rating scales.
• Organising and acquiring imaging (MRI/EEG) and other measures.
• Ensuring high quality research governance across projects.
• Helping analyse, interpret and publish project results.
• Maintaining effective collaboration with other research staff and local clinical services.

Skills

Psychosis assessment

Independent working

Communication skills

Research interest

Education

GMC registration

Job description

The University of Manchester is seeking a motivated Clinical Research Associate on a fixed-term, part-time contract to lead innovative studies into schizophrenia and related disorders, employing fMRI, EEG biomarkers and other experimental medicine techniques.

You will recruit and assess participants, organise imaging, ensure governance, analyse results and collaborate with clinical services and researchers. We value diverse backgrounds and offer flexible/hybrid working.