Research Assistant (Research Project Coordinator)

Aston University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a Research Project Coordinator to contribute to a large-scale study on health inequalities affecting South Asian individuals. The role involves collaboration with NHS stakeholders, developing recruitment strategies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have clinical research experience and a degree-level education. Benefits include generous leave, training opportunities, and on-campus amenities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave scheme

On-site gym and pool

Training and development opportunities

Everyday discounts to activities and retailers

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of NHS and/or University research.
• Track record of clinical research experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with NHS and community stakeholders.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage budget and related duties.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Fluency in South Asian languages

Knowledge of NHS research

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity in Aston Medical School for a research project coordinator to contribute to the success of a large-scale multicentre study to investigate health inequalities affecting individuals of South Asian heritage. The appointee will play a critical role in developing the West Midlands centre for the Genes&Health research study (https://www.genesandhealth.org).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a wide range of NHS and community stakeholders to arrange opportunities for recruitment of participants and promote awareness of the study.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to identify and enrol eligible participants.
• Recruitment and sample processing.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Budget management and related duties.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of NHS and/or University research.
• Track record of clinical research experience with successful delivery of outputs/targets.
• Fluency in one or more South Asian languages would be advantageous.

Athena SWAN and Equality

Aston University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter http://www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charter-marks/athena-swan/, recognised by a bronze award. We pride ourselves on our vibrant, friendly, supportive working environment and collaborative atmosphere.

Disability and Inclusion

As users of the disability confidence scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

What we offer

• Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family-friendly policies.
• On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route. See here for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa