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GCU’s Research Centre for Health

The School of Health & Life Sciences (SHLS) is one of three Glasgow-based academic schools at GCU and brings together eight departments: Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Nursing and Community Health; Occupational Therapy and Human Nutrition and Dietetics; Physiotherapy and Paramedicine; Podiatry and Radiography; Psychology; Social Work and Vision Sciences.

SHLS is home to the Research Centre for Health (ReaCH). ReaCH has an international reputation for delivering high impact research. In the Research Excellence Framework assessment (2021) 91% of GCU’s health related research was formally classified as world-leading or internationally excellent. Moreover, the impact of GCU’s applied health research was classified as ‘outstanding’ and surpassed by only one other UK institution. The University's outstanding record for delivering impact for the common good against the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals was also highlighted in the THE Global Impact Rankings with GCU 1^st in Scotland for SDG3, good health and wellbeing.

Role

The role being advertised is Research Assistant for the EVERLONG study, which is funded by the Chief Scientist Office in Scotland. EVERLONG will externally validate an existing pelvic floor dysfunction risk prediction tool, so that it can be used more widely. The study, lasting 21 months, will involve an online survey of women who have given birth in Scotland who are registered with SHARE (Scottish Health Research Register & Biobank), and linkage of their survey responses to their routine-collected Scottish health data held by the Health Informatic Centre (HIC) at University of Dundee.

Responsibilities

The postholder will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of all aspects of the EVERLONG study, including supporting ethical approval processes. They will work with the Chief Investigator to ensure the study is meeting targets, is producing meaningful outputs and to predict and plan any changes that warrant requests to changes in protocol, ethics, funding or time. They will manage all aspects of the online survey during the study, working closely with SHARE and HIC, and will also liaise with the study researchers and study oversight committees: planning and supporting project meetings, preparing reports and presenting findings as required.

Postholder

We are seeking an individual with a relevant degree who has experience in coordinating large research projects and working with large research databases. They will have knowledge of guidelines relating to Good Clinical Practice, Research and Clinical Governance, Data Protection and ethical considerations. Experience of gaining NHS ethical approval is desirable. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, as is proficiency in using Word, Excel and Outlook.

If you would like to discuss the post, please email Suzanne Hagen, Professor of Health Services Research, at s.hagen@gcu.ac.uk to arrange a call.

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success​.

The University holds the prestigious Athena Swan Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

The University holds the Race Equality Charter Bronze award, in recognition of our work to combat racism and support race equality.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the ‘Carer Positive Established’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).