Research Coordinator in Translational Medicine

• Scientific writing and synthesis. Review relevant literature and project findings; draft and edit study plans, joint manuscripts, methodological guidance and white papers.
• Developing and coordinating collaborative research. Help refine research questions, integrate contributions across research groups and international partners, and agree feasible work plans, responsibilities and deadlines. Support early-career researchers’ participation in joint work.
• Feasibility and resource planning. Work with researchers and heads of units to establish the time, expertise and resources required. Identify barriers and prepare options for the Centre Director to adjust scope, schedules or resources.
• Preparing the use of data and methods. Work with data custodians and analysts to clarify data suitability, access prerequisites and analytical needs, and support the documentation of methods and workflows.
• Preparing research for translation. Help incorporate clinical validation, health technology assessment and regulatory evidence needs into study planning, involving the relevant specialists.
• Scientific reporting and future collaboration. Draft and integrate project scientific reports with the Project Manager and responsible investigators, in line with the Description of Action (DoA). Contribute to the Centre’s long-term research agenda and the scientific preparation of selected funding proposals with the development function and university grant support office.

This role is combining hands-on scientific contributions with research coordination. Scientific leadership of studies and decisions on staff and budgets remain with the responsible investigators and managers. The scope of joint work and the specialist input required will be agreed against actual capacity.

• A master’s or doctoral degree in biomedicine, genetics, medicine, public health, health data or a related field.
• A PhD is an advantage.

• Experience with independent substantive responsibility in research or research-project management, and experience of international collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to write scientific texts in English, synthesise literature and integrate contributions from different disciplines.
• Understanding of study design and the use of research data, with deeper experience in at least one of the Centre’s research areas.
• Ability to establish effective workflows, prioritise and bring agreed work to completion.

Desirable experience: Experience of Horizon Europe projects and scientific reporting; work with biobanks, clinical studies or health data; knowledge of health technology assessment, research translation or health-data standards such as OMOP and FHIR. Specialist expertise in all these areas is not expected.

• Analytical judgement, initiative, accuracy and strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently, make reasoned decisions and recognise when specialist input or a management decision is needed.
• Willingness to handle the operational tasks associated with your own work in a small team.

• CV
• A brief motivation letter, including two examples of work to which you have made a substantial contribution and where you were also responsible for coordinating collaboration.
• One English-language sample of previous scientific writing (for example, an extract from a manuscript, protocol or scientific report), identifying your personal contribution. 

This is a fixed-term position until 31 August 2029 due to project funding.

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• A substantive role in developing personalised medicine research collaboration in an international university and hospital environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to joint publications and shape how research groups work together. Authorship and recognition will reflect actual contributions.
• Time allocated in the work plan for scientific writing and focused work, alongside opportunities for professional development.
• 35 days of annual leave.
• Three wellness days per year.
• We provide 100% sick pay for days 2–8 of a sick leave period.

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