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Overview

We have exciting opportunity to join a multi-centre study to track disease progression in motor neurone disease (MND). The study will use high density surface EMG and will focus on the monitoring of patients being treated by toferson, an antisense oligonucleotide treatment for patients with a mutation in the superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) gene. The post will involve delivery of the study in Sheffield, performing high density surface EMG and analysing data using advanced approaches.

The project is led by Dr James Bashford (Kings College London), the local lead in Sheffield is Dr James Alix. Candidates are encouraged to contact Dr James Alix (j.alix@sheffield.ac.uk) to discuss the project prior to application.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Day-to-day running of the clinical research in Sheffield, adhering to the study protocol and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
• Perform advanced surface EMG recordings on patients with motor neurone disease and collect additional data as required by the study protocol.
• Work independently and as part of a team to deliver the research objectives in line with the project outline.
• Coordinate activities with the local PI and clinical research team and the lead centre (Kings College London).
• Assist in the writing of the project reports and publications.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Further Information

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place in the week commencing 26th January. This will consist of an interview. We may ask to for a short presentation concerning research you have been involved in. If so, please ensure you have the permission from the principal investigator of the work to present the work. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing 12th January. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact j.alix@sheffield.ac.uk.

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What we offer

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • support for those going through the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Criminal record

A standard with barred lists DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role (opens in a new window).

Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).

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