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Job Description
The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahiThe
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (SCRR) will be responsible for the effective coordination of a portfolio of research projects entitled Gut Bugs II with discrete treatment projects (three clinical trials) that address the benefits to health and well-being of adolescents with obesity and metabolic syndrome, adolescents and young people with autism and gut dysfunction and adolescents with anorexia nervosa.This is a 3-year fixed term full time role.These clinical trials will include taking the microbiome from healthy donors and administering thetreatment to participants as an encapsulated preparation. Parameters monitored will include body composition, metabolism, dietary behaviour, well-being questionnaires and stool microbiome.
The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator will coordinate (or manage) all aspects of clinical research activity, monitor project timelines, ethics requirements, coordinate the recruitment strategy and report to the team and data monitoring committee on progress. The SCRR will work closely with the assessment and laboratory teams.
For more detailed information, please refer to theposition description.
He kōrero mōu | About youOur ideal candidate will have an enthusiasm for medical and development research in the area of adolescent health and wellbeing. You will be confident and self-driven but also be personable and flexible to work with and support your team.
Important Skills/ Experience| Nga Pūkenga Motuhake- Minimum 2 years’ experience in clinical/developmental research
- Experience working independently and with a team
- Experience with financial budget tracking
- Experience with managing clinical research data
- Experience in leadership within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience with privacy laws (patient privacy), practising ethical behaviour
- Proficient if MS Office, word, excel spreadsheets, working with outlook, calendar management and data base management
Reporting through to the Principal Investigator, you will be working closely with the Research staff, the data team, CRU nurse manager and also the Liggins Operations Team.
Qualifications
A relevant tertiary qualification e.g. nursing, public health, allied health, social work or education.
Additional Information
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
- Flexible employment practices
- Career development programmes
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
- Company superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information please visit Staff Benefits.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyPlease reach out to
Professor Wayne Cutfield on [emailprotected] for a confidential conversation.Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of
Monday 7th of June 2021and include an up to date CV and cover letter outlining what strengths you will bring to this role.In accordance with our commitment to equitable recruitment, the University welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates. In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government has imposed a travel ban and are currently only allowing New Zealand Residents, Citizens and visa holders meeting a strict exception policy to enter the country, all of whom must currently enter Government approved quarantine for two weeks on arrival.
It is uncertain when these border restrictions will change, and this may impact the degree to which an offshore candidate can engage in the interview process; or be available to commence in a new position. For more information and updates on the border restrictions visit theImmigration New Zealand websiteor theNew Zealand Government’s official Covid-19 website.
Vacancy expired!