This new post offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Professor of Ophthalmology’s established visual science academic research group. The post has been created to lead and oversee administration of the department’s ethical approval and NHS permissions processes, at both the start and end of academic research studies. This research governance role is expected to represent 60% of each working day, with the remaining time dedicated to providing PA support to the Professor of Ophthalmology, who is also Head of the Clinical Neurosciences Research Group at the University of Southampton.
The successful candidate will assist Principal Investigators and Project Managers within Vision Sciences, in the provision of research study support systems and technical assistance. These research projects will allow a dynamic group of vision scientists to study ocular disorders in new ways, paving the way to improving care for people with eye disease.
The Research Governance Administrator’s principal responsibilities will be in the set-up, on-going management and closure of research projects, conducted according to regulatory requirements across an NHS and University environment. Maintaining up to date, accurate records and liaising with internal and external bodies and partners are essential to this role.
The post will require the following skills and experience: -
Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship management and organisational skillsEffective oral and written communication skillsExcellent IT skills, particularly in spreadsheets and database managementExcellent attention to detailYou will have previous experience of working in a professional administrative role, preferably within Higher Education or similar research and development environment. Project management skills and previous experience in gaining research ethics and information governance permissions are desirable, including good clinical practice (GCP).
The post is fixed term for five years with a desired start date of early June 2020.
For informal enquiries please contact Ms Angela Cree, Senior Research Manager via email at A.J.Cree@soton.ac.uk
Interviews are scheduled for Friday 22 May
The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages.
You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Hannah Farrance (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507. Please quote reference 1262020FC on all correspondence.
Closing Date: 08 May 2020
Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
