Assistant Data Manager (Design)

Role Description

Department

The University of York’s Trials Unit is seeking an assistant data manager to work as part of our multidisciplinary team. York Trials Unit is a UKCRC accredited trials unit and undertakes trials in which the primary question of interest relates to intervention effectiveness: whether an intervention works under real life conditions. It also undertakes pilot studies, other study designs and methodological research. This new post offers the opportunity to be part of a large and successful multi-disciplinary unit, renowned for its methodological expertise and commitment to policy relevant research. YTU undertake trials in a range of subject areas including surgery, mental health, musculoskeletal disorders, and public health.

The University of York offers flexible working patterns and a number of family friendly initiatives. As a Department, we are proud to foster a supportive culture that helps staff and students contribute fully, flourish and excel, to reach their full potential. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion as well as the values of the Athena SWAN Charter in all our Departmental activities.

Role

The post holder will work closely with respective study teams, statisticians and researchers to assist in gathering requirements for YTU projects; advising on electronic data capture (EDC) project database development, Data Management (DM) and Information Governance related issues and providing support with the development of electronic case report forms (eCRFs), and user guides.

This is a fixed term contract for up to 24 months.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• Educated to A Level or above or substantial relevant experience
• Experience of Google Workspace and a basic understanding of SQL and web scripting (i.e. HTML.CSS/regex)
• Knowledge of copyright and licensing laws
• Knowledge of data protection regulations (Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR) and information governance requirements for clinical research (DSPT)
• Experience of prioritising own workload, meeting deadlines and using problem solving skills to identify and resolve issues

Interview date: to be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact (Sarah Gardner Bailey) on (sarah.gardner@york.ac.uk)

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork