The School of School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences (MDBS) at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to recruit a talented Lead Clinical Trials Specialist (Optometrist) to lead and manage the Ophthalmology/Vision Science team within the NI Clinical Research Facility (NICRF), providing high level research skills across multiple research projects/trials, especially those related to visual function and ocular imaging/phenotyping of patients enrolled in trials.
As part of the leadership team of NICRF, the appointee will contribute to the development and implementation of strategies and plans to grow and deliver excellence in clinical trials and support the transition (including the operational relocation) of NICRF to iReach Health by 2026/7.
NICRF will catalyse the growth in clinical trials in key areas, including Ophthalmology/Vision Science, and will set new benchmarks for the opening of iREACH Health.
iREACH Health provides the platform to create a patient-centred, pro-innovation and digitally enabled clinical research environment. It is an exciting new project for healthcare in Northern Ireland, the outcome of creative collaboration between academia, industry, the NHS, and public sector/government stakeholders to drive UK science and innovation and is focused on modernising our research infrastructure.
iREACH Health will drive continuous improvement in patient care and outcomes through innovation by integrating the activities of clinicians, life scientists and data scientists with industry partners to identify and develop new diagnostic tests, treatments, and health related technologies.
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:
Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, click on the 'Candidate Information' link below.
At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.
We offer an excellent employment package that includes:
Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.
We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Roisin Martin, r.martin@qub.ac.uk.
Candidate Information
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About the NICRF
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