Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

We are currently seeking a Research Assistant. The role will be based within the Division of Experimental Medicine and Immunotherapetics (EMIT), Department of Medicine, based on Level 3, Addenbrooke's Centre for Clinical Investigation.

The post holder will work with senior research staff to support the conduct of clinical research projects involving data collection, data collation and analysis and some data interpretation. Contribution towards publications may be encouraged. A key aspect of the role will involve working with senior research staff to undertake validation studies of novel technologies for assessing blood pressure and other cardiovascular indices, and practical experience in this area and/or some knowledge of the device validation landscape would be highly desireable. In addition, the post holder should have experience of and be able to perform required clinical and physiological examinations, such as blood pressure, pulse waveform analysis, ECG, cardiac output and others. Prior experience a related industry setting would be highly beneficial.

The successful candidate should be educted to degree level and have (or be willing to gain while in post) a Good Clinical Practice certificate.

For informal inquiries please contact: Beverley Reynolds at br364@cam.ac.uk or 012232 336806

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

This appointment requires a Research Passport application.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 7th March 2025

Date of interview: To be confirmed

Please quote reference RC45178 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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