The Department of Neurology -Neurological Study Center- is seeking a
Research assistant (f/m/d) for data management and monitoring
Working hours: full collectively agreed working hours (currently 38.5 hours per week). Part-time employment of at least 50% of the collectively agreed working hours (currently 19.25 hours per week) is also possible
Time limit: initially project-related and limited to 2 years with option of prolongation
Entry: as soon as possible
Remuneration: EG 13 (TV-L)
In our Neurological Study Center, we conduct numerous, mostly multicenter, but also self-initiated clinical (phases I-IV) and scientific studies with a focus on neurodegeneration and vascular neurology. In the field of neurodegeneration, we mainly focus on movement disorders and dementia. We are currently looking for a main contact person for data management and monitoring as part of a worldwide registry study on Friedreich's ataxia (UNIFAI). There is a close collaboration with the Friedreich Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA).
Your tasks
Your main task will be the data management and monitoring of the UNIFAI study in close collaboration with FARA:
- Data quality and monitoring: management of study data, quality and validation review
- Data management and EDC support: main contact person for data management activities within the study incl. creation of data management documents, coordination of data entry in the electronic data capture system (EDC)
- Coordination with international partners and support for site teams in different time zones
- Data access and reporting. Assist in the development and management of data access protocols, ensuring compliance with privacy and data sharing policies. Creation and execution of reports and dashboards
- Documentation and compliance with regulations
- Migration of legacy data and maintenance of code list to link historical pseudonyms to new studies
- Management and coordination of biosamples in the biobank
- Contact person for data exports
Your profile
- Completed studies in the field of neuroscience (e.g. psychology, biology, bioinformatics) or similar professions
- Experience as a clinical monitor and with the implementation of clinical studies according to AMG, MPG and register/observational studies desired
- Confident use of computers, tablets, smartphones and communication programs (Teams, Zoom etc.) and Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Very good written and spoken English language skills ( Level C1)
- Independent working style, ability to work in a team, reliability and good time management skills
Why should you choose us?
- 30 days vacation/year for full-time employees
- Employees who recruit employees for nursing care get a bonus of 3,000 euros
- An attractive VBL company pension scheme
- Further education and training opportunities
- Attractive conditions for local traffic transport system
- A company kindergarten (places subject to availability)
- Staff residence (places subject to availability and by arrangement)
- An onboarding app for new employees
- Extended opening hours for our staff restaurant
The application deadline for the advertised position GB-P-49887 is 17.01.2025.
Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Department of Neurology, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Jörg. B. Schulz, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen.
For more detailed information please contact Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Kathrin Reetz, Tel.: 0241/ 80 85522, E-Mail: kreetzukaachende
We look forward to receiving your application!
This position is not gender specific.
The RWTH Aachen University Hospital promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Applications from women are expressly encouraged and if the applicant is suitable qualified, they will be given priority in accordance with the LGG. If suitably qualified, people with a registered disability will also receive priority.
Weekly hours are negotiable.
You should preferably use our digital application portal at www.karriere.ukaachen.de for your application. There you have the option of securing your documents in the electronic application folder to prevent unauthorized access. Applications that reach us by email to: bewerbung@ukaachen.de (this transmission path cannot be as effectively secured) will be transferred to the aforementioned portal and any accompanying documents will be disposed of in accordance with data protection regulations immediately after transfer. After the retention period has expired, the data in the portal will also be deleted. If you do not agree to a transfer to the Application portal your application cannot be considered
