Band 6 Project Research Officer

Band 6 Project Research Officer

The closing date is 08 February 2026

An exciting opportunity to join the NIHR Health Tech Research Centre in Devices, digital and robotics (NIIHR HRC-DDR), part of Research Development and Innovation at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The HRC-DDR is a research infrastructure funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) who support the development and testing of novel medical devices and health technologies.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Project Research Officer to lead and manage scientific aspects of projects within the HRC-DDR.

Working with technology innovators, the HRC-DDR guide partners through the complex regulatory process for medical devices and health technologies by completing human factors usability testing, device functionality testing, health economic evaluations, patient and public involvement work and first in human clinical investigations. The post holder will support and deliver multiple research studies and their associated activities within the NIHR HRC-DDR portfolio.

The post is a 12month, Fixed Term contract, maternity cover position.

The post holder will be a key member of the HRC-DDR team and will report directly to the portfolio manager. They will have a key role in delivering multiple Health Tech research projects, working collaboratively across Research, Development and Innovation and the wider UHB, as well as with external partners such as commercial organisations and universities. The post holder will be required to manage several research projects simultaneously, perform external funding applications and proactively monitor internal and external deadlines to collaborator-specific requirements.

Using initiative, the post holder will independently manage their workload to ensure project activities are delivered to International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) requirements. They will also be expected to produce written reports and presentations to communicate updates on study progress and findings. Day to day, the role demands excellent planning and organisational skills, strong attention to detail, problem solving and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with a wide range of audiences.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people.

As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

• Relevant First Degree in a science/health related discipline or equivalent with relevant additional training plus relevant research experience.
• Relevant Post graduate diploma in a science/health related discipline or equivalent and significant knowledge of project management
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Project management training

• Experience of health-related subject matter
• Experience of academic/scientific writing
• Sound knowledge of the principles of research governance and ICH-GCP.
• Experience of study documentation preparation; protocol development,participant information sheets, reports and minute writing.
• Understanding of University / NHS research environment
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Understanding of issues relating to Research Governance li>
• Understanding of biomedical research funders both in the UK, EU and the USA
• Experience of creating research ethics applications including all supporting documentation and knowledge of HRA and MHRA application process.

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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust