Research Assistant: REAL world Dementia OUTcomes (READ-OUT))

We are looking to appoint a research assistant join the multi-disciplinary
team supporting Trials Delivery Framework within Dementias Platform UK (
https://www.dementiasplatform.uk/ ) with the delivery of the READ-OUT
Programme. The READ-OUT Programme is a £4.5m project aimed at establishing the
utility of blood biomarkers of dementia in the care of people with cognitive
disorders. The post is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford
Hospital.





The post is for a fixed term (funded to 31 March 2027 with the possibility of
extension)





The University has introduced a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of
£1,500 a year (pro rata) for all staff on grades 1–10 of the main salary and
grading structure which will be implemented in the September 2024 payroll.





You will be instrumental in the development, of the READ-OUT Programme of
work, managing trial site communications including liaising with potential
research participants, study and trial researchers. You will assist in
delivery of the READ-OUT studies, booking and processing and scheduling
participant visits, providing assistance to participants at study visits, and
carrying home visits.





You will have an undergraduate degree in Psychology (2:1 or higher along with
a strong interest in cognitive neuroscience or clinical psychology. With an
understanding of clinical trials and research participant interaction you will
be able to work with patients and older participants. A research background in
dementia, neurodegeneration, or neuroscience would be desirable as would an
understanding of the delivery of complex research grant projects.





You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement and a CV
as part of your application.





The closing date for this post is 12.00 midday on 19th August. Interviews will
be held during weeks commencing 9th /16th September