We are seeking to appoint a highly qualified and dedicated Administrator, this is a new and exciting role for the UK Research and Innovation Musculoskeletal Functional Genomics Initiative Cluster (MSK Cluster) based at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), Botnar Research Centre, Oxford.
The MSK Cluster is led by Professor Dominic Furniss, and the funding provides support for researchers spanning the breadth of a translational medicine pipeline from basic genetics, bioinformatics and AI, through functional genomic readouts and tissue imaging, to human tissue models, organoids, and bioreactors. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team of scientists and clinician researchers, spread across both Oxford and Manchester Universities, with international collaborators in Europe and the USA, as well as Industrial partners. In addition, it is anticipated that there will be close collaboration with the other funded clusters in Edinburgh and London.
As a Functional Genomics Cluster Administrator, you will be an integral part of our team and you will manage all non-academic administration functions for the Centre including, financial review and communications. You will provide updates and report issues or concerns to the Principal Investigator and/or the study team. Supervise the strategic dissemination of information for projects, with the support of the Department’s Communications team where appropriate; and maintain the digital profile of the Cluster through the website/social media. You will be responsible for organisation of meetings and events, submission of budget requests and reports to funders as well as being involved in and supporting any relevant public engagement activities on our group’s agenda.
You will be educated to a degree level or have equivalent, relevant professional experience. Proven management, resource planning and project management experience with ability to work independently and problem solve, knowledge of UK clinical research structures, regulatory and ethical systems, and experience of working to a high standard of Good Clinical Practice and proven experience organising internal and external events are essential. Experience working in higher education and knowledge or interest in research subject area of the department are desirable.
This is a part-time (50% FTE) fixed-term until 30/04/2028 appointment.
The closing date for this position is 12 noon on 08/04/2024. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.
We are seeking to appoint a highly qualified and dedicated Biobank Administrator. This is a new and exciting post to join our group at Oxford Translational Myeloma Centre (OTMC). OTMC has been set up to conduct and lead Multiple Myeloma (MM) research to transform quality, outcome, and cost of patient care. You will be based at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), Botnar Research Centre, Oxford.
As OTMC Biobank Administrator you will be responsible for day-to-day management and administration of the OTMC Biobank. You will ensure that Biobank operations are in accordance with SOPs and all regulatory and research governance requirements (including the Human Tissue Act). This includes quality control and maintenance of the Biobank’s documentation, and investigations of deviations in practice, which should be reported via the University’s iPassport QMS system and to the Biobank Governance Committee as appropriate. You will maintain knowledge of Biobank governance issues and an understanding of national and local policies, organise regular update meetings with relevant stakeholders including Tissue Collection Centres and Researchers and be responsible for tissue handling and storage in accordance to the SOPs and relevant legislation.
You will have a First degree in Healthcare/ Management/ Science-related subject or relevant equivalent experience. Knowledge of Biobanking and experience in co-ordinating activities of a Biobank or similar research studies/ clinical trials together with good understanding of regulations related to Biobanking and data management and previous experience of working in a laboratory environment are essential. Hands-on experience of tissue bank techniques and the use of SOPs within a laboratory, basic understanding of ultra-low temperature storage facilities and experience of negotiating with external suppliers are desirable.
This is a full-time (100% FTE) fixed-term for 2 years appointment.
The closing date for this position is 12 noon on 10/04/2024. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Statistician to join the Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit (OCTRU) Statistics Team and the Centre for Statistics in Medicine (CSM). The post is based within the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), and located at the Botnar Research Centre, Oxford.
You will contribute to the design, conduct, analysis and presentation of results of collaborative clinical research projects, mostly randomised clinical trials as part of the OCTRU statistics team. New team members undergo a training programme in clinical trial statistics during their first year. As a Medical Statistician working in the Team you will assist in the design and set up of clinical research projects within a multidisciplinary team, prepare statistical analysis plans (SAP) and provide written statistical input into protocols and ethics committee submissions, and undertake both - interim and final analyses. You will attend and occasionally contribute to OCTRU/CSM activities such as seminars, conferences, workshops etc. Statisticians within the OCTRU team are encouraged to participate in methodological work in addition to their core responsibilities.
You will have a postgraduate degree in statistics (or closely related subject), a substantial part of which relates to medical statistics, or equivalent experience. You will be fluent with key aspects of study design and analysis and aware of the latest statistical techniques. You will have good project management skills including the ability to manage and prioritise short and long term projects. Proficient knowledge of statistical software (i.e. Stata, SAS or R) as well as good verbal and written communications skills are essential. Proficiency in statistical programming and experience of producing statistical reports and contributing to peer-review publications are desirable.
This position is available now or would be suitable for a current MSc Student in Medical Statistics with a view to starting in September/October 2024. In the latter instance there may be the opportunity to undertake a summer project with the team.
This is a full-time fixed term appointment for 2 years.
The closing date for this position is 12.00 noon on 15/04/2024. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. For informal queries please contact jonathan.cook@ndorms.ox.ac.uk or octru-stats@ndorms.ox.ac.uk.
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Assignments range in length and a mixture of working patterns will be available, accommodating those who require flexibility, or just enjoy variety. The University has various sites located across Oxford, but the majority of assignments will be based in the City Centre and Headington areas.
The Temporary Staffing Service can offer competitive rates of pay and generous holiday entitlement of 38 days per annum (pro rata) including Bank Holidays and fixed closure dates.
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