Research Data Manager

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The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Data Manager to assist with the collection of data from patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia treated on national and international clinical trials.

You will work as a member of the Leukaemia Research Cytogenomics Group (LRCG) in the Newcastle Translational & Clinical Research Institute at Newcastle University under the guidance of Professor Anthony Moorman and Dr Amir Enshaei. The Data Manager will work as part of a data management team which takes responsibility for the day-to-day management of the LRCG data collection service. This involves (1) managing and updating multiple clinical trial datasets comprising tens of thousands of patients; (2) collecting and entering complex genetic data for ongoing clinical trials and other studies; (3) ensuring that all the relevant governance documentation is in place. The Data Manager will also assist other members of the group and external collaborators in collating data for their research projects.

The post is part of the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Experimental Medicine Award entitled "BIOINFORM: Biologically informed treatment decisions in acute leukaemia" award to Professor Moorman. The overall aim of the programme is to explore the genomic landscape of acute leukaemia and its association with clinical outcome. All the genomic datasets held by the LRCG are richly annotated with patient demographic, clinical, treatment and outcome; and correlating genetics with clinical features is a major part of our programme of research. You will work closely with internal and external collaborators who are experts in the biology and treatment of childhood and adult leukaemia to leverage our unique datasets to identify biomarkers and help improve the outcome of patients with acute leukaemia.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic translational research group with a track record of improving patient diagnosis and management. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their data management expertise, learn new skills and progress to the next stage of their career. You will have a BSc/MSc in a relevant discipline or relevant experience handling medical or biological data.

This appointment is offered part-time (0.4 FTE) on a fixed term basis from 1st March 2025 until 30th April 2028.

To apply for the position, we'll need your CV and a cover letter outlining how you are suitable for the role using evidence to highlight how you meet the essential criteria in the knowledge, skills and experience as listed in the job description.

Informal enquiries are encouraged and can be made to Professor Anthony Moorman anthony.moorman@newcastle.ac.uk

Further information about the Faculty can be found at: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/fms/.

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