Research and Trials Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Grade UE04: £26,093 – £28,778 per annum

CMVM / Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: 2 years

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join the MND-SMART clinical trial management team based in Edinburgh.

MND SMART is the largest platform clinical drug trial for Motor Neuron Disease in Europe. The study is currently open across 26 sites in the four UK nations and has recruited over 1,000 participants. MND SMART has definitively tested three re purposed drugs showing they are not effective in slowing MND; it is currently testing other drugs and has plans in the next year to introduce more drug arms.

This role provides essential administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the UK’s largest MND clinical trial, operating across more than 25 sites. You will support trial delivery and ensure documentation is accurately prepared, maintained, and stored in line with strict ethical and MHRA regulatory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in clinical trial management within a dynamic and fast paced research environment.

The post-holder will also be part of the wider Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic team, which leads on the delivery and development of research studies for people living with neurological conditions such as Motor Neuron Disease, Parkinson’s, and Multiple Sclerosis.

This is 100% on campus; location: Edinburgh BioQuarter.

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive staff benefits, including generous annual leave, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of its commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are also members of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Right to Work

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for a Skilled Worker visa; they will only be able to take up the role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key Dates to Note

The closing date for applications is 28th July 2026.

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