Job summary
We are recruiting to 1 part-time position: 7.5 hours/week
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic research coordinator to join the sport and exercise research team at the RNOH, led by the Chair of Orthopaedics.
The post holder will primarily have responsibility for the coordination of musculoskeletal imaging studies of recreational and professional health, sport and exercise.
They will support the maintaining of the project schedule, and that key milestone deliverables are met.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to join this team, which will work with surgeons, study participants and engineers at the RNOH, UCL and across the UK.
The successful candidate will support the day to day running of the project (from participant engagement, study design, data analysis).
The research coordinator will perform data collection and analysis of musculoskeletal imaging studies of physical exercise, sport as well as patients with musculoskeletal problems. This includes medical image analysis (3D reconstruction and segmentation of bone and muscles using specialised software).
About us
We are a multidisciplinary team including orthopaedic surgeons, engineers, biotechnologists, radiologists and computer scientists. We work together to provider better informed diagnosis, care and patient monitoring through the study of health and disease, implant performance, surgical planning and the development of innovative technologies in orthopaedics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure that the requirements of the research program are fulfilled, including:
- Performing data collection, filing and analysis of musculoskeletal imaging studies. This includes medical image analysis (3D reconstruction and segmentation of bone and muscles using specialised software).
- Liaising with study participants regarding their taking part in the study for musculoskeletal screening and self-assessment questionnaires, continuing the study activities, reporting of results
- Ensuring personal info relevant to the studies are processed in compliance with GDPR requirements.
- Others as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure that the requirements of the research program are fulfilled, including:
- Performing data collection, filing and analysis of musculoskeletal imaging studies. This includes medical image analysis (3D reconstruction and segmentation of bone and muscles using specialised software).
- Liaising with study participants regarding their taking part in the study for musculoskeletal screening and self-assessment questionnaires, continuing the study activities, reporting of results
- Ensuring personal info relevant to the studies are processed in compliance with GDPR requirements.
- Others as required.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Relevant degree or professional qualification
- Experience of computational medical image segmentation
- Knowledge of the principles of medical imaging
- Experience of working in a team-oriented environment
- Experience in managing team members.
- Experience in undertaking and an understanding of medical/clinical research.
Desirable
- Highly specialist understanding of spine and lower limb anatomy and pathology.
Analytical & Judgment Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and rationalise research information.
- Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines and manage high workloads.
- Ability to carry out detailed work accurately.
- Ability to effectively order priorities.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work successfully as part of a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of presenting technical information at meetings (both oral and written).
IT skills
Essential
- Ability to perform medical imaging segmentation analysis.
- Advanced knowledge of using Microsoft Access, Excel and Word.
- Ability to use specialised computer software tools for research.
Responsibility for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Relevant degree or professional qualification
- Experience of computational medical image segmentation
- Knowledge of the principles of medical imaging
- Experience of working in a team-oriented environment
- Experience in managing team members.
- Experience in undertaking and an understanding of medical/clinical research.
Desirable
- Highly specialist understanding of spine and lower limb anatomy and pathology.
Analytical & Judgment Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and rationalise research information.
- Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines and manage high workloads.
- Ability to carry out detailed work accurately.
- Ability to effectively order priorities.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work successfully as part of a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of presenting technical information at meetings (both oral and written).
IT skills
Essential
- Ability to perform medical imaging segmentation analysis.
- Advanced knowledge of using Microsoft Access, Excel and Word.
- Ability to use specialised computer software tools for research.
Responsibility for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
