We now have a full time (36.25 hours) two year appointment for a Clinical Research Workerto join our world-leading institution at James Cook University (JCU). This position is based at the Townsville campus in picturesque North Queensland, where you can enjoy a tropical lifestyle whilst achieving your career goals.

What you will achieve

You will have the opportunity to recruit patients to, and assess participants for clinical studies and trials. You will also collect accurate outcome data; monitor data quality and implement data management procedures, including the use of appropriate software and requirements under the various research contracts.

You will work closely with the Senior Clinical Trial Coordinator and/or the Head of QRC-PVD, Professor Golledge to assist in the establishment and operation of clinical trials and coordinate their successful completion as directed.

What you can bring

We are seeking a degree qualified and/ or experienced researcher with an understanding of Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, including ethics issues in patient based clinical research and clinical research across teams in various sites. You will have previous experience in the coordination and management of clinical trials with an ability to understand medical terminology. Your excellent ability to communicate effectively and confidently with people from a variety of backgrounds coupled with your organisational, project management and time management skills will ensure your success in this position.

About the The Queensland Research Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease (QRC-PVD)

Established in 2010, the QRC-PVD evolved from the Vascular Biology Unit (VBU) at James Cook University, headed by Professor Jon Golledge. The VBU was developed de novo when the then Dr Golledge moved to Townsville in February 2002 to take up the combined post of Vascular Specialist at The Townsville Hospital and Associate Professor at James Cook University. Building upon an initial three years of funding from James Cook University, subsequent NHMRC funding successes and the addition of the Clinical Research Unit based at The Townsville Hospital, has seen the QRC-PVD develop into the research group it is today.

Why JCU

Consistently ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, JCU is one of the world’s leading institutions focusing on the tropics and offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth. JCU prides itself on being dedicated to teaching, learning and research that is not only of high quality, but also delivers practical benefits to the peoples and industries of the region.

We support our people through the provision of:

• generous superannuation scheme with 17% employer contributions
• ongoing professional and career development
• five weeks’ annual leave with attractive options for salary packaging
• flexibility that supports work life balance

Applications close Sunday 7^th October at midnight  

Vacancy Reference Number: 16495