Clinical Research Scientist (KTP Associate) London, England
Job description
Job title
Clinical Research Scientist (KTP Associate)
Institute/Centre
Centre for Prevention, Detection & Diagnosis,
Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
Reports to
Professor of Neurology and Neuroepidemiology
Working hours
Full time, 35 hours per week
Work activity type
Research
Job context
The Preventive Neurology Unit (PNU) is part of the Wolfson Institute of Population Health, which has a focus on academic discipline, research, the translation of research into public health strategies and their practical implementation – all dedicated to the reduction of disease and disability.
The PNU is active in the following research areas: Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and Dementia.
Job purpose
At the heart of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a clinical research scientist appointed to lead the project and act as the link between the academic team, consisting of a Consultant Neurologist/Clinical Professor and Consultant Neurologist at QMUL and the industrial partners, Charco Neurotech.
The clinical research scientist will have responsibility for undertaking a validation study of CUE1 device and working collaboratively to design a full intervention study. In order to deliver this project successfully, the applicant will be required to have a reasonable scientific experience in research and strong clinical background in PD.
The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with a range of different stakeholders, e.g. patients, academics and industrie partners.They will receive support and supervision in the role, drawing on the expertise and decision-making abilities of colleagues at Charco Neurotech and QMUL. The candidate is expected to participate in collaborative projects with suppliers, patients and research institutes.
The project will enable the growth of Charco Neurotech by validating the CUE1 device in a real-world clinical setting.
Stage 1 – Understanding company and the CUE1 device.
Stage 2 – Clinical knowledge development
Stage 3 – Assessing device settings, tolerability and positioning.
Stage 4 – Selecting clinical outcomes
Stage 5 – Measuring treatment effects.
Stage 6 – Design full intervention study to fully demonstrate CUE1 efficacy
The post holder will also develop a broad set of skills in project management and working on a strategic project in an innovative business, carrying out cutting-edge research. The skills developed during the project will enable the successful candidate to enhance their future career opportunities. The KTP Associate will also benefit from a Professional Development Budget of £4,000.
Main duties and responsibilities
·Leadership/ Management/ Reporting
- Attendance, support, and chairing responsibility at project meetings.
- Preparing regular written and verbal reports of work to both academic and industry teams.
- Formal monthly presentations of work to the project team.
- Preparation of quarterly progress reports and maintenance of project logs.
- Budget management (project consumables, personal development, subsistence).
- Show initiative and make original contributions to the research programme wherever possible, and to contribute to the team research environment in a manner conductive to the success of the research project.
- Mastering clinical skills and preparation of SOPs to support knowledge transfer
Clinical/ Academic
- Arrange and undertake clinical examinations in participants including submitting information sheets, protocol, and consent forms.
- Participate in research meetings, departmental meetings, clinical meetings and meetings with potential collaborators (national and international);
- Undertake scientific literature and database searches for the research project and related topics, and to interpret and present the findings and apply these to the research programme appropriately.
- Maintain databases, keeping accurate written and computerised records and to ensure that these records are stored in a secure place, and to maintain confidentiality of all electronically stored personal data in line with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and GDPR.
- Conduct statistical analyses of data with the purpose of disseminating results.
- Prepare reports of research results for public presentation through seminars and conferences.
- Draft or contribute to writing papers summarising research findings for publications in peer-reviewed journals (of high international standing where possible).
Teaching/ Training/ Learning
- Attendance at mandatory training and selected personal development training.
- Acquisition of knowledge in analytical methods that will enable analysis of data extracted from the CUE1 device and clinical / quality of life scales.
- Delivery of clinical workshops to Charco Neurotech technical and clinical staff.
Citizenship
· The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry is committed to an action plan that supports the cultivation of a diverse and nurturing staff and student community, at the heart of which sits the commitment to equality of opportunity and equity in our processes and structures. It is the expectation of all staff that they undertake citizenship responsibilities within the Faculty.
· As part of the appraisal and probation process, your line manager will discuss the expectations of you to lead or participate in citizenship projects/initiatives as set out in the Faculty’s EDI Strategy. These responsibilities will be commensurate with the seniority of the role and the expertise and experience of the individual.
To apply for this role, please click the link below to be taken directly to the Queen Mary University of London Website:
https://www.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/items/8310.html
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
Salary: £41,386.00-£53,898.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
Application deadline: 10/05/2023
Reference ID: QMUL32302
