Research Support Specialist

**This is a re-advertisement and previous applicants need not apply.**



The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an
international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research
plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon
emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.



The Research Governance Ethics & Assurance (RGEA) team, in Research Services,
provides advice, support and guidance to researchers, and has a role in
ensuring that clinical research involving human participants conducted in the
University is compliant with relevant governance and regulations.



This is an interesting and varied role, one vacancy is available for 12
months, initially, as cover for maternity leave, and there is one open-ended
contract vacancy and a permanent vacancy also. Part-time hours (80%) would be
considered for all roles. It involves reviewing applications and essential
study documents for submission to NHS Research Ethics Committees and
regulatory bodies such as the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory
Agency (MHRA), as well as advising researchers, you may also be involved in
supporting clinical trial planning, and undertaking GCP monitoring.








**What We Offer**





As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:





• An excellent contributory pension scheme



• 38 days annual leave



• A comprehensive range of childcare services



• Family leave schemes



• Cycle loan scheme



• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans



• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs





This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working, with a current
expectation of at least 50% on-site work.








**About the Role**



You will join a group within RGEA whose primary role is to review clinical
study proposals and amendments, to ensure they align with current legislation,
policies and guidelines. This will involve communication with the study team,
often meeting in person, as well as working with colleagues across RGEA and
Research Services more widely.



Some of our Research Support Specialists also undertake monitoring of some of
our sponsored clinical trials, to ensure compliance with Good Clinical
Practice (GCP). This involves visiting trial sites to review clinical trial
data, and liaising with the study team to reporting and advise on any
findings.



You will provide advice to researchers, and may be involved in the
development, provision and maintenance of systems and standard operating
procedures to ensure the University’s compliance with relevant regulations.



Internal and external training will be available, as required, to enable you
to fulfil the role.








**About You**





You will have a University degree, or the equivalent relevant education and
experience.



You will have worked in a clinical research environment, ideally in an
academic setting, and contributed to protocol development. Knowledge of
legislation, policies and guidelines relevant to clinical research conducted
in the UK is required for this role. Experience of GCP monitoring or audit may
also be beneficial.



Strong communication and interpersonal skills are needed to support productive
interactions with study teams and colleagues. You will also need to be able to
work both independently as well as part of a team, and successfully organize
your time and workload in a setting where there may be tight deadlines and the
need to frequently reassess priorities.





**Application Process**





You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and
the details of two referees as part of your online application.





Prospective applicants are welcome to contact Kathryn Betts
(kathryn.betts@admin.ox.ac.uk) for an informal discussion about the position.





The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 07 March 2024.





Interviews will take place 18 March 2024, and will be face to face.