Research Administrator

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Updated: 14 days ago
Location: City of Leicester, ENGLAND

About the role
To provide comprehensive administrative support for respiratory research trials including the 3TR-ABC study, which is a multi-centre, multi-national, observational study of patients with severe asthma following initiation of biologic treatment as part of their standard of care. The role includes regular liaison with Professor Chris Brightling, the Project Manager, Programme Manager, Clinical Research Fellow(s), Data Management Officer(s), research sites (both in the UK and across Europe), industry funders and collaborators, third party service providers, other members of the Respiratory Sciences Department, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre and wider University. This may result in undertaking other duties commensurate with the grade and relating to other respiratory research trials.
About you

The candidate will have  minimum of 5 GCSEs passes or equivalent qualifications, experience in a similar fast paced clerical/administrative role, evidence of IT skills, experience of taking responsibility and working independently to deal appropriately and efficiently with unforeseen problems/issues, and experience of working to short deadlines. Experience of minute-taking, using spreadsheets and databases is desirable. 


Additional information

Please contact Niamh Quann [email protected]  for any informal enquiries 




As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here  
 
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
 
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We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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