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About us The King’s Health Partners Clinical Trials Office (KHP-CTO) is a collaboration between King’s College London, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Established to provide a single interface for those wishing to conduct clinical research within the partner organisations, and to ensure that there are common, efficient processes for the set up and administration of clinical trials. About the role Key responsibilities Facilitate the collection and preparation of documentation required to confirm local capacity, obtain R&D theme lead approvals, collate regulatory approvals needed to instigate clinical trials Facilitate the collection of local and regulatory approvals required for the review and implementation of amendments Provide comprehensive advice to external and internal parties for the conduct of clinical trials across the partner organisations. To assist in maintaining the records of the clinical trials portfolios of the partner organisations including the EDGE system and ensuring information added is quality checked To ensure that trials metrics are collected to permit tracking of milestones. To assist in the archiving of clinical trials documentation to meet prevailing regulatory requirements. To maintain a working knowledge of prevailing regulations, guidance, best practices and GCP standards regarding the conduct of clinical trials To ensure confidentiality of commercially sensitive information and that data protection imperatives are respected The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. We reserve the right to close the advert early, dependant on quantity of applications. This is a full time (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Experience acquired in administration role(s), preferably in either a pharmaceutical industry or clinical research setting  Strong planning and organisational skills including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks  Excellent interpersonal skills - tactful and able to deal with a wide range of people in an enthusiastic and helpful manner whilst being capable of firmly maintaining policies and regulations  Problem solving skills - pragmatic and flexible approach whilst maintaining policies and regulations  Demonstrably high levels of accuracy and attention to detail  Demonstrates a proactive approach  Demonstrates a commitment to a quality culture with a professional demeanour and high ethical standards  Strong computer skills (proficient with MS Word, Excel and Web-based applications) Desirable criteria Experience in clinical trial administration and/or in the delivery of clinical research within the NHS  Knowledge of GCP and full working knowledge of local regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical trials  Understanding of Ethics committees and Competent Authority approval processes  Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £34,713 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134425 Close Date: 04-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Laura Freer Contact Details: laura.freer@kcl.ac.uk

About us This role is located within the REF, KEF and Research Impact team. We use our expertise to support research impact across all nine of King's faculties, and to deliver the processes that demonstrate to research funders and wider society the university's excellence in research and knowledge exchange. The team is part of the Research Strategy & Performance Unit within the Research Management & Innovation Directorate (RMID). RMID enables world-class research at King’s by providing grant support, platforms and services that accelerate the work of King’s researchers. About the role Knowledge Exchange at King’s brings together universities, business, users of research and wider communities to ensure our research translates into societal impact. King’s has a long history of service to society and a strategic focus on being a civic university which serves to shape and transform. This role is a crucial part of ensuring our Knowledge Exchange activities are effective, impactful, and align with our strategic direction. The role supports essential work for our impact-related statutory returns. The Knowledge Exchange Senior Officer supports the Knowledge Exchange Manager to enable the Knowledge Exchange processes and returns for King’s. They are responsible for identifying, collating and analysing relevant data, and for clearly communicating the outcomes with colleagues across the university. The Knowledge Exchange Senior Officer sits withing the wider REF, KEF and Research Impact team and supports elements of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) process and the Public and Community Engagement with Research team. The role will co-ordinate the process for the university’s annual Higher Education Business and Community Interaction (HEBCI) Survey return. They will also provide support for elements of the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) and REF returns, and help manage King’s Higher Education Innovation Funding (HEIF). They will co-ordinate and organise the Knowledge Exchange internal and external staff networks and act as secretariat for meetings. The Knowledge Exchange Senior Officer will operate across King’s, building relationships with colleagues including senior leaders. This is a hybrid role, based in part from home with an expectation of regular in-office attendance when needed. This is a full-time post (35 Hours per week) offered on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. Interviews will be held week commencing 26th Jan. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Experience in handling large data sets and collecting and managing data, ideally in a Higher Education context. Excellent analytical skills, with ability to analyse and interpret complex information and present in an easily comprehensible way for a range of audiences, including senior leaders. Excellent IT skills, including database systems, spreadsheets and word processing. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to develop and manage positive stakeholder relationships and influence others. Familiarity with the UK Higher Education research and knowledge exchange landscape, including awareness of key exercises in research performance (HEBCI, KEF and REF) and KE funding (HEIF). Ability to work autonomously to organise and prioritise a varied workload. Desirable criteria Experience in coordinating committees including organising meetings, producing agendas and taking minutes. Previous involvement in HEBCI, KEF or REF processes and HEIF management. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £45,031 - £52,514 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134426 Close Date: 18-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Olivia Keenan Contact Details: Olivia.keenan@kcl.ac.uk

The Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, invites applications for the position of UNIVERSITY TEACHER IN MOLECULAR AND INTEGRATIVE BIOSCIENCES (ESPECIALLY NEUROBIOLOGY) This fixed position from 1.8.2026 (or as agreed) – 31.5.2030 is based in the Department of Molecular and Integrative Biosciences, which is one of the three Departments in the Faculty and located on the Viikki Campus. Tasks Teaching and teaching-related tasks account for the majority (70-90%)of the annual working time. The primary focus will be on contributing to the curriculum of the Master’s Programme in Neuroscience — an international, multilingual programme that attracts both national and international students. In addition, the selected candidate will be involved in bachelor level teaching and teaching-related tasks. Teaching responsibilities will include fundamental topics in neurobiology from molecular and cellular to systems level, as well as quantitative analysis methods and examples of modern approaches in fundamental research. The university teacher selected for the position will be the responsible teacher on selected courses, teach on courses coordinated by other teachers and to assist professors and university lecturers with course preparation and management. Key duties also include student guidance, bachelor’s and master’s thesis supervision and evaluation as well as participation in collaboration with the faculty’s degree programmes. The candidate is encouraged to integrate into Department’s research activities. We expect the candidate to be able to work collaboratively, contributing to joint teaching initiatives and to foster a learning environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving. Selection criteria According to the University of Helsinki's administrative regulations, applicants must have a relevant higher education degree and teaching experience. When assessing applicants’ qualifications, emphasis will be placed on proficiency and teaching experience in molecular and integrative biosciences, in particular that of relevance for the curriculum of the Master’s Programme in Neuroscience, demonstrated pedagogical competence, supervision of bachelor and master’s theses, and ability to advance the use of interactive and student-centered education methods. Expertise in blended learning approaches that incorporate modern digital tools are regarded as an asset. The successful candidate should have good knowledge of cutting-edge approaches for investigating neurobiological systems at different levels of organization and to be committed to excellence in research-based undergraduate education. Additional merits include a doctoral degree and other research experience, particularly in the field of neurobiology.  Teaching skills The overall teaching skills of a university teacher must be at least at a good level. Applicants' teaching skills will be assessed in relation to the curriculum of the Master’s Programme in Neuroscience in the field of neurobiology. Applicants' teaching skills will be assessed using the faculty's assessment matrix and a teaching demonstration. Language skills The university requires that those holding teaching and research positions must be proficient in the language of instruction, which in this case is English. There is no requirement to be proficient in Finnish for foreign citizens, non-native Finnish citizens or citizens who have not been educated in Finnish or Swedish. However, the ability to understand written Finnish and/or Swedish is considered an advantage. Salary The salary for this position is based on levels 4–5 of the university salary system's teaching and research staff requirement level chart. In addition, a salary component based on personal performance is paid. The total salary is 3400-4200 eur/mo. Application  Applicants are requested to enclose with their applications the following documents in English: Motivation letter (max 1 page) CV A report (max. 3 pages) of teaching experience and merits which are of relevance for the evaluation of teaching skills other documents that may provide relevant information for the selection Alternatively, an academic portfolio maybe provided containing the above documents and information. For more detailed instructions, see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/open-positions/instructions-applicants-teaching-and-research-positions Application is submitted through the University’s electronic recruitment system latest on 31.1.2026. Internal applicants (i.e., current employees of the University of Helsinki) must submit their applications through SAP Fiori. Further information can be obtained from the Director of the Department of Molecular and Integrative Biosciences, Professor Susanna Fagerholm, susanna.fagerholm@helsinki.fi, tel. +358 (0) 2941 59926 and from the director of Master’s Programme in Neuroscience, Eva Ruusuvuori, eva.ruusuvuori@helsinki.fi, tel. +358 (0) 2941 59832 Technical support for using the recruitment system: rekrytointi@helsinki.fi A diverse and equal study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all skilled applicants from different backgrounds to apply for our positions. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER! #HelsinkiUniCareers