CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
The University of Manchester – School of Health Sciences · United Kingdom
Clinical Research Associate position at University of Manchester's School of Health Sciences, Division of Psychology, Communication and Human Neuroscience. The fixed-term, part-time role involves studies of schizophrenia and related disorders using fMRI, EEG and experimental medicine techniques. Responsibilities include participant recruitment and clinical assessment, imaging acquisition, data analysis and publication, and maintaining collaborative relationships with research teams and clinical services.
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About this opportunity
Division of Psychology, Communication and Human Neuroscience
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Clinical Research Associate. This fixed-term, part-time role will undertake innovative studies of the causes of schizophrenia and related disorders, including studies testing the role of excitation-inhibition balance in psychotic disorders using cutting-edge fMRI techniques, EEG biomarkers and other experimental medicine work.
Recruitment and clinical assessment of participants with psychosis, including using clinical rating scales
Organising and acquiring imaging (MRI and EEG) and other measures
Helping analyse, interpret and publish the results of projects
Ensuring effective collaborative relationships with other research workers on the project, as well as with local clinical services and researchers on other related projects.
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Full GMC registration with valid license to practice (candidates without this will not be considered further)
Experience of assessing patients with psychotic disorders in UK or similar healthcare settings
Ambitious, enthusiastic, responsible, flexible and able to work independently to deadlines
Ability to work in a team with excellent written and oral communication skills
Evidence of strong interest and aptitude for research, particularly in a relevant area (e.g. psychopharmacology, neuroimaging, psychosis)
Training and/or experience with relevant psychiatric rating and/or neuroimaging measures
Experience of acquisition and analysis of relevant neuroimaging data (e.g. PET, MRI, EEG, MEG)
Experience of working with patients with psychosis in research or other relevant settings
Knowledge of drug treatments in psychosis particularly in psychosis
Publications and/or conference abstracts in relevant area (such as psychosis (SIRS)/psychiatry/ psychopharmacology)
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
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