Senior Research Fellow (Assistant Director York Trials Unit)

University of York - Computer Science; York (IL); Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Research Fellow to lead innovative trial delivery in health sciences. This role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team and contributing to the design and execution of complex trials. The successful candidate will have a strong background in health and care research, with proven expertise in trial design and funding acquisition. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, with flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in trial design and delivery for complex interventions.
• Significant track record of delivering trials in health/social care.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in trial delivery and innovation.
• Contribute to funding applications and capacity building.

Skills

Trial design and delivery

Health and care research

UK funding landscape

Clinical trials regulations

Public involvement in research

Education

PhD or MSc in relevant field

Job description

Senior Research Fellow (Assistant Director York Trials Unit)

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Department

Health Sciences

Salary

£57,422 - £66,537 per year

Grade

Grade 8

Contract status

Open

Hours of work

Full-time (flexibility available)

Based at

University of York campus (with some remote working options available)

Interview date

TBC

Posted Date

21/03/2025

Apply by

07/05/2025

Job Reference

13982

Documents

• 13982 - Job Description.pdf (PDF, 290.33kb)
  
  

Role Description

Department of Health Sciences

The University of York is seeking to appoint an Senior Research Fellow (Assistant Director York Trials Unit) in trial delivery to join York Trials Unit, a leading UK centre for the design, delivery, analysis and reporting of multi-centre randomised controlled trials.

The University of York offers flexible working patterns and a number of family friendly initiatives. As a Department we are proud to foster a supportive culture that helps staff and students contribute fully, flourish and excel, to reach their full potential. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion as well as the values of the Athena SWAN Charter in all our Departmental activities.

Role

We are seeking a researcher with advanced knowledge and skills in the design and delivery of trials of complex interventions (behavioural or surgery and devices) to provide leadership in trial delivery. The person appointed will work across trials playing a key role in innovation in trial delivery, joining our multi-disciplinary Operations Management Group. You will lead in developing and sharing good practice and innovation and building capacity across the team. You will contribute to funding applications, particularly in relation to delivery and feasibility.

Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed

Some of the essential requirements for the role are listed below, please see the job description for the full list of essential criteria.

• PhD or an MSc in an area relevant to health and care research plus equivalent experience in the field of trials
• Expert knowledge in trial design and delivery for complex interventions, including efficient approaches
• Expert knowledge of UK funding landscape
• Expert knowledge of UK clinical trials regulations, use of standard operating procedures, trial processes and quality assurance in trials
• Significant track record of delivering trials of complex interventions in the fields of health/social care or public health
• Track record in incorporating patient and public involvement in research and in inclusive approaches in research
• Evidence of experience in developing/improving operating procedures or innovation in delivery approaches across trials.
• Proven experience of attracting and obtaining significant external research funding
  
  

For informal enquiries: please contact Dr Jude Watson at [e-mail]

or Professor Catherine Hewitt at [e-mail]

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We also encourage applications from women for senior roles.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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