Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) is now looking to appoint a Clinical Research Officer / Senior Research Officer. This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity and is based in Townsville.
Assist in the establishment, operation and coordination of clinical trials in a supportive and collaborative research environment at the QRC-PVD.
* Up to full time 36.25 h/pw | fixed term contract for 12 months
* Work with world-leading researchers from across the globe
* Flexible Work Arrangements | 5 weeks annual leave | 15 days personal leave
* Enjoy a tropical lifestyle whilst achieving your career goals
* Acad A $80,371 – $107,395 + 17% super
* Acad B $112,810 – $133,110 + 17% super
How you’ll make a difference
The role will be responsible for recruiting and assessing participants, collecting accurate outcome data, and ensuring the integrity and quality of all data in accordance with contractual requirements. You will provide critical oversight of study site operations, including maintaining study files and liaising with collaborating centres. The role will also:
* Support clinical trial coordinators through the accurate completion of ethics documentation, site-specific assessments, clinical trial agreements, reporting obligations, and registry management.
* Contribute to ensuring compliance with legislation and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines by assisting in the provision of guidance across clinical research teams.
* Help maintain effective communication and coordination across projects by supporting meeting planning and management.
* Manage research logistics, procurement and respond directly to stakeholder and participant queries, ensuring continuity, compliance, and the high-quality execution of our funded research projects.
What you’ll bring
1. An enthusiasm and passion to improve the health of those living with peripheral vascular disease.
2. A knowledge of vascular disease, hospital systems, research industry, including ethics approvals and code of conduct for research.
3. Experience in preparation and publishing of research material for various media including journals and conference presentations and publications.
4. Excellent communication skills with experience in relating to a range of stakeholders, including research institutions, academics, clinicians and field researchers, and the ability to for a confidential discussion.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, so we encourage you to apply today.
What matters to us at JCU?
* Our People - Our staff, students, and the communities we serve
* Our Education - Knowledge has the power to change lives
* Our Place - the Tropics and beyond
* Our Research - a catalyst for innovation and knowledge generation
James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community, and are committed to ensuring our community, and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming.