Working in a Registered CTU
Working in an an academic or non-commercial CTU can offer you exciting opportunities that may not be available to you elsewhere. These range from publishing your research, presenting at national or international conferences, or teaching the next generation of researchers, as well as making a positive difference to patient and public health.
You can download some information on the different types of roles in CTUs here.
Below you can find some of the vacancies currently available across our 50 registered CTUs. You can also find vacancies on www.jobs.ac.uk.
If you are looking to work with a specific unit or in a particular area of the country then you might also like to visit the websites of individual CTUs. These can be identified via our CTU Finder.
We also occasionally share details of committee roles that may be of interest to colleagues across our Network. You can find details here.
Project Administrator – OCTRU
Job title: Project Administrator
Salary: £32,108 – £37,338 per annum (pro rata)
Contract type: Fixed term (12 months)
Working pattern: Full time (part-time at minimum of 80% FTE will be considered)
Closing date: 19 January 2026 (noon)
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Administrator to join the Oxford Trauma and Emergency Care group at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, to be based at the Kadoorie Critical Care Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
As a Project Administrator, you will provide administration in compliance with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care, the Data Protection Act and other applicable legislation and guidance, provide support to the Trial Manager in monitoring project scope and ensuring deliverables and milestones are met. You will work within the Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit (OCTRU) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You will be responsible for monitoring of your own project and related junior staff to ensure quality assurance compliance and you will coordinate project meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas and capturing actions.
About you
You must be educated to A-Level standard (or possess equivalent administrative qualifications/experience). You will have excellent IT literacy, including a strong working knowledge of Word and Excel, with the ability to create and use spreadsheet applications. Evidence of following and working to detailed written instructions such as Standard Operating Procedures, associated with quality control or compliance, and ability to maintain clear and accurate records and demonstrable knowledge of data management, research quality management and monitoring activities are essential. Understanding of clinical governance and its implications and importance for research would be desirable.
Further details
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Senior Administrator – Southampton CTU
Job title: Senior Administrator
Salary: £31,236 to £35,608 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term for 12 months
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 2 January 2026
About the role
The Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU) is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Administrator to provide comprehensive operational assistance, to support the transition over to the new (R3) Clinical Trial regulations, as well as supporting the Senior Administrator and Executive Assistant to provide administrative and secretarial support to the Director and Senior Leadership Team at SCTU.
We work at the forefront of innovative clinical research, taking discoveries from the laboratory into the clinic to provide the treatments and medical interventions of the future. Our team has expertise in the design, conduct and analysis of multi-centre, interventional clinical trials and other well-designed studies. We work in partnership with investigators to deliver high-quality trials that will directly influence clinical practice. We are a UK Clinical Research Collaboration registered CTU that receives core funding from Cancer Research UK with additional funding from the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and is part of the South Central NIHR Research Support Service (RSS).
Working from our SCTU offices, based at Southampton General Hospital, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Associate Directors including diary management, meeting organisation and travel arrangements. You will be proactive and computer literate, able to produce digital documents for internal and external presentation. You will need to be able to work well as part of a team, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining close attention to detail along with an interest in supporting the development of health research and professionals in the UK.
Acting as the first point of contact for all visitors to the SCTU, you will provide a full range of confidential administrative support, offering advice in more complex matters, as well as reporting progress of sponsorship requests and regulatory transitions to the Head of Quality Assurance (QA) and the SCTU Director.
About you
You will have relevant qualification and substantial experience in similar roles in complex organisations. With high level IT skills, excellent accuracy, communication and organisational skills, you will be able to independently organise activities and refine processes according to strategic and management plans, accompanied by the ability to prioritise workload. The ability to use your initiative is essential. You must have experience of handling highly confidential and sensitive information and dealing effectively with a range of external stakeholders including students, patients, and members of the public.
Further details
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Data Manager – Peninsula CTU
Job title: Data Manager
Salary: £35,608 to £38,784 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 1 February 2026
The Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit (PenCTU), based at the University of Plymouth’s attractive North Campus, is seeking an experienced Data Manager to join our dedicated data management team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC) registered Clinical Trials Unit, supporting high-quality clinical trials and research studies. Visit our website to find out more about our work: www.plymouth.ac.uk/penctu
About the Role
As a Data Manager, you will take responsibility for the data management of specific clinical trials and well-designed studies from set-up through to closure and analysis.
Your key duties will include:
~ Designing and testing trial-specific databases
~ Collecting, computerising, and validating data
~ Supervising data management staff
~ Ensuring data quality and completeness
~ Preparing datasets for statistical analysis
You will lead the delivery of a customer-focused, cost-effective, and efficient data management service, working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
About You
~ Proven experience in data management, ideally within interventional trials
~ Knowledge of legislation, regulatory, and governance requirements for clinical trials
~ Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-working skills
~ Ability to manage deadlines and work collaboratively
Further details
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Paigan Aspinall at paigan.aspinall@plymouth.ac.uk
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Data Coordinator – Nottingham CTU
Job title: Data Coordinator
Salary: £29,740 to £36,446 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term (maternity cover)
Working pattern: Full time / part time (minimum 29 hours per week)
Closing date: 2 February 2026
About the role
The Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) are recruiting for a Data Coordinator to be a part of the Data Management team. You will report to a Data Manager and your role will be responsible for coordinating the handling of data across a number of research projects, working with clinical databases and working with teams within the unit to deliver good quality data.
This post is an exciting opportunity to join the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) based in the beautiful University of Nottingham’s University Park campus.
NCTU is a rapidly growing UK Clinical Research Collaboration registered Clinical Trials Unit (www.ukcrc-ctu.org.uk) based in the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham. Our mission is to conduct top quality, high impact multicentre clinical trials across a range of health areas which will improve health outcomes. We have a broad and expanding portfolio of trials. In addition, we conduct methodological work to improve the efficiency and quality of trial design, conduct, analysis and reporting. NCTU has close links with NHS Trusts, universities and industry partners.
About you
You will have experience in working in clinical trials and be familiar with clinical trial databases, the process of data cleaning and have some experience of Case Report form design, quality management systems and the writing of system or process documentation.
Further information
Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week). However, applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours.
This maternity cover post is offered on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. Job share arrangements may also be considered.
Please contact Stella.Tarr@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Research Group Leader – ICR-CTSU
Job title: Research Group Leader
Salary: £66,092 – £86,908 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and we reserve the right to close the application early should an appropriate candidate be found
The ICR-CTSU is a Cancer Research UK-funded, internationally recognised methodologist led clinical trials unit, providing cancer-focused clinical trial research expertise. We lead pioneering, efficient, high-quality, and impactful trials across the phases.
Our expertise ranges from experimental medicine early phase studies exploring biological efficacy to trials which may deliver widespread change to routine practice, underpinned by applied methodology to drive forward clinical trial innovation.
Role Summary
The Group Leader will lead a component of ICR-CTSU’s portfolio of clinical trials research. The post holder will join an existing faculty and seek to further develop and grow the portfolio in line with ICR-CTSU’s overall strategy; taking responsibility for a number of ongoing trials as well as the development of new trials. There will be the opportunity to develop and grow a team including the potential for a Postdoctoral Training Fellow and/ or a Trial Manager.
We seek an experienced statistician / biostatistician with a strong research interest in clinical trials methodology and a passion for direct involvement in the oversight and leadership of academic clinical trials. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of ICR-CTSU to further enhance the Unit’s internationally recognised strength in clinical trial design, conduct and analysis.
The post holder will be expected to make a substantial independent intellectual contribution to clinical trials projects and be proactive in leading and contributing to broad initiatives that enhance the overall effectiveness of ICR-CTSU. The appointee will contribute to the overall scientific life of the ICR including the newly established ICR/Royal Marsden Hospital’s Centre for Trials and Population Data Science, by providing mentorship to more junior colleagues and acting as an academic leader.
We seek an individual who will work closely and collaboratively with other faculty/Group Leaders at the ICR and with international/national key opinion leaders to extend the breadth and depth of ICR-CTSU’s biologically rich clinical trials portfolio. In partnership with clinical opinion leaders, this individual will generate research funds to conduct and deliver clinical trials research at the international forefront. Presentation at national and international conferences, production of top-quality research outputs and substantial professional contribution to wider clinical trial network bodies are expected. Enthusiasm for team-based science in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment is essential.
The appointment will be based on track record and the ability and willingness to engage in team science. The successful appointee will have access to ICR’s successful PhD training programme and core facilities.
Further details
At ICR, academics are appointed as either Career Faculty- which is non-time limited with a competitive salary, or as Career Development Faculty – which is a six-year fixed term contract on the Career Development Faculty scale, starting at £66,092 in the first instance.
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Professor Emma Hall (Emma.Hall@icr.ac.uk).
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Head of Clinical Trial Operations – Barts CTU
Job title: Head of Clinical Trial Operations
Salary: £64,331 – £71,834 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term for two years
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 6 February 2026 (23:55)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced leader to provide high level oversight of operational activities for Barts Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) including strategic leadership to help us deliver a platform for trials across the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London
About You
The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree and experience of clinical research operational management at a senior level. Experience in line management, project management and strategic leadership are also essential for the role.
Further information
For a discussion about the vacancy please contact Prof Rhian Gabe Barts CTU Director, Professor of Biostatistics and Clinical Trials on r.gabe@qmul.ac.uk.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
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Medical Statistician – NPEU
Job title: Medical Statistician
Salary: Grade 6: £35,681 to £41,636 per annum OR Grade 7: £39,424 to £47,779 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term for 3 years in the first instance
Working pattern: Full time (part time considered)
Closing date: 19 January 2026
About the role
We are seeking medical statisticians with knowledge and/or experience of analysing clinical trials to further develop their statistical and clinical trials expertise within an internationally recognised, multi-disciplinary research unit where multi-centre trials are conducted to the highest standard.
The National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) is an internationally recognised, multi-disciplinary research unit based within the Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health (NDWRH) at the University of Oxford. The Unit undertakes research relating to pregnancy, childbirth and newborn babies. Randomised controlled trials undertaken by the NPEU CTU make up a large component of the NPEU’s work. The ongoing programme of trials at the NPEU CTU evaluates a broad range of interventions for women and babies in the perinatal health services.
About you
To be considered, you will have a postgraduate qualification in statistics, epidemiology or clinical trials, a substantial part of which relates to medical statistics or clinical trials methodology. You will have knowledge or experience in the statistical aspects of all stages of randomised controlled trials, and proficiency in statistical packages. The posts are ideal for enthusiastic medical statisticians with highly effective communication skills (written & verbal) & meticulous attention to detail.
Further details
This role is advertised at both Research G6 and Research G7. To be considered for this role, please ensure you read both job descriptions attached and clearly state in your supporting statement which Grade you are applying for.
For an informal discussion about the posts, contact Heather O’Connor, Senior Statistician (heather.oconnor@npeu.ox.ac.uk) or Pollyanna Hardy, NPEU CTU Director (pollyanna.hardy@npeu.ox.ac.uk ).
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Trainee Statistician – York Trials Unit
Job title: Trainee Statistician
Salary: £32,080 to £36,636 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 25 January 2026
The role
York Trials Unit is one of the UK’s leading centres for the design and analysis of randomised controlled trials. Due to the continued success of the Unit, we are now seeking to appoint a trainee statistician. You will join a team of statisticians under the supervision of Professor Catherine Hewitt. The post offers the opportunity to be part of a large and successful multi-disciplinary Department which is renowned for its methodological expertise and commitment to policy relevant research.
You will develop strong foundations for a career in health services research. Conduct high quality statistical analyses of trials, undertake statistical programming for checking, manipulating and summarising data, and provide on-going statistical advice and reporting during the development and conduct of trials. You will liaise with multidisciplinary teams to manage statistical and analytical aspects of the studies to ensure data quality. You will also be encouraged to undertake dissemination of your research through publications, seminars and conference presentations and contribute to the workings of the statistics team.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications needed
~ Undergraduate degree in a relevant quantitative subject or, exceptionally substantial experience at an equivalent level
~ A basic knowledge of randomised controlled trials and their use in health research
~ Knowledge of how to design and analyse data from randomised controlled trials
~ Working knowledge of a statistical package and ability to undertake basic statistical programming (eg Stata)
~ Ability to undertake basic statistical analysis of research relevant to randomised controlled trials
~ Ability to undertake basic statistical programming and explain statistical concepts in simple terms to individuals from non-technical backgrounds
~ Experience of managing and analysing data
~ Experience of summarising data in a report format
~ Understanding of how quantitative research data are presented and interpreted
~ Ability to log information in an efficient and accurate manner and cope under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Further details
For informal enquiriesplease contact catherine.hewitt@york.ac.uk.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Medical Statistician – OCTRU
Job title: Medical Statistician
Salary: £35,681-£41,636 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term (2 years)
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 2 February 2026 (noon)
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a Medical Statistician (Grade 6) to join the Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit (OCTRU) Statistics Team and the Centre for Statistics in Medicine (CSM). The post is based within the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, and is located at the Botnar Research Centre, Oxford. As a member of the OCTRU Statistics Team you will contribute to the design, conduct, analysis and presentation of results of collaborative clinical research projects, mostly randomised clinical trials, across the different units within OCTRU and the Centre for Statistics in Medicine. This will involve interacting directly with researchers, helping to ensure the completion and delivery of projects within deadlines and contributing to maintaining the projects’ scientific quality and integrity. New team members undergo a training programme in clinical trial statistics and related processes during their first year.
About you
You must hold a postgraduate degree in statistics (or a closely related subject), a substantial part of which relates to medical statistics, or equivalent experience and be fluent in key aspects of study design and analysis, and aware of the latest statistical techniques. You must have good verbal and written communication skills including the ability to explain complex statistical issues to non-statisticians together with the ability to analyse problems, develop and test solutions, and make judgements. Additionally you will have a proficient knowledge of statistical software (i.e., R or Stata). You will have good project management skills including the ability to plan and prioritise short and longer-term goals to ensure that all necessary deadlines are met simultaneously for around 4 substantive, and a number of smaller, projects. Proficiency in statistical programming and experience of producing statistical reports and contributing to peer-review publications are desirable.
Further details
This position is available now but would be suitable for a current MSc Student in Medical Statistics with a view to starting in September/October 2026. In the latter instance there may be the opportunity to undertake a summer project with the team.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Senior Statistician/Principal Statistician – ICR-CTSU
Job title: Senior Statistician/Principal Statistician
Salary: Senior Statistician: £47,634 – £52,324 Principal Statistician: £49,970 – £63,120 per annum (pro rata)
Contract type: Fixed term for 3 years
Working pattern: Full time/part time (minimum 60% FTE) will be considered
Closing date: 11 February 2026
Summary of role
The Cancer Research UK funded Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR-CTSU) seek an experienced and highly motivated statistician to join our team of over 20 statisticians and methodologists. This position will be appointed at either Senior Statistician or Principal Statistician level, depending on the successful candidate’s experience and qualification.
We want to hear from you if you:
~ Enjoy the challenge of researching, developing and implementing efficient trial methodology, and designing efficient clinical trials that will make a difference in patients’ lives
~ Seek variety in your work and opportunities to apply your statistical knowledge across multiple therapeutic areas in oncology.
~ Thrive as part of a multi-disciplinary research team alongside like-minded statisticians and methodologists.
~ Are looking to develop your career within a dynamic and supportive academic environment at a leading cancer clinical trials unit.
Key requirements
The successful applicant will be an experienced and highly motivated medical statistician interested in researching new statistical methods and applying their statistical knowledge to the design and analysis of patient-centred clinical trials. They will hold a post-graduate qualification in statistics and demonstrate a solid understanding of clinical trials, with experience in applying statistical methods to real-world data. Familiarity with Bayesian statistics and early phase adaptive trials is highly desirable. Strong oral and written communication skills, and enthusiasm for collaborating across diverse disciplines, are essential.
Further information
This is an office-based role. Requests for hybrid working (splitting time between our Sutton site and home) may be considered following successful completion of key training and only if the role allows. Flexible working options may be considered.
For informal discussion about the role please contact Professor Christina Yap, email: Christina.Yap@icr.ac.uk
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
Senior Trial Manager – ICR-CTSU
Job title: Senior Trial Manager
Salary: £46,265 – £54,544 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 27 January 2026
About the role
The Institute of Cancer Research is looking for a Senior Trial Manager to join the Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials & Statistics Unit (ICR-CTSU) at its Sutton site in Surrey. ICR-CTSU runs a diverse portfolio of national and international phase III multicentre randomised controlled trials, and phase II trials of targeted treatments with a focus on breast, urological and head and neck cancer treatments.
We would like to appoint a Senior Trial Manager to be responsible for:
~ Day to day management of the trial(s) through set-up, recruitment and reporting;
~ Liaising with stakeholders and participating centres to promote the trial(s) and ensure successful recruitment and delivery;
~ Co-ordination of data management and biological sample collection activities.
The post offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual with clinical trial management experience to work in a dynamic and supportive academic environment in a dedicated cancer clinical trials unit. The successful applicant will be responsible for the central coordination of multicentre cancer trials.
About you
Applicants should hold a first degree or equivalent level qualification in biological science, social science or other relevant subject (including nursing and health care disciplines) or equivalent, relevant work experience and have a good understanding of the principles of GCP, data protection and research governance. Experience in clinical trial management is essential.
Further Information
This is an office-based role. Requests for hybrid working (splitting time between our Sutton site and home) may be considered following successful completion of the probation period/key training and if the role allows. Flexible working options may be considered.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration. Applications may be reviewed on application and not the closing of the role.
Informal enquiries can be made by emailing ctsu@icr.ac.uk.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
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Research Associate (Health Economist) – York Trials Unit
Job title: Research Associate (Health Economist)
Salary: £37,694 – £46,049 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 25 January 2026
The role
The University of York wishes to appoint a Research Associate to work on a collaborative programme of research jointly developed by colleagues based at the Department of Health Sciences. The main focus of the role will be the health economic analysis of RCTs. This will involve the preparation of data, analysis of data and presentation of results for reports and peer-reviewed publications. The successful applicant will work as part of a group of researchers within York Trials Unit:
~ To conduct research under the supervision of senior colleagues and to contribute to the production of research
~ To assist in the identification and development of potential areas of research and the development of proposals for independent or collaborative research projects
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
~ First degree in economics or other quantitative subject such as applied mathematics, operational research or applied statistics
~ Master’s level qualification in economics, health economics, health technology assessment or other quantitative subject such as applied mathematics or applied statistics
~ Knowledge and understanding of economic evaluation to engage in high quality research
~ Knowledge of a range of research techniques and methodologies for the evaluation of healthcare interventions
~ Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide-ranging audience, both orally and in writing, using a range of media
~ Ability to write up research work for publication in high profile journals and engage in public dissemination
~ Ability to develop research objectives, projects and proposals for own and joint research, with the assistance of a mentor if required.
Further details
For informal enquiriesplease contact Steve Parrott on steve.parrott@york.ac.uk.
For a full role description, and to apply, please click here.
QA and IS/Data Management Specialists – CTU Network International Registration Review Committee
The UKCRC Registered Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) Network is seeking highly experienced people with expertise in specific aspects of clinical trials to join its International Registration Review Committee.
The committee is responsible for reviewing all applications for new and ongoing membership and, as such, plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the Network continues to promote excellence and integrity in non-commercial research.
The successful candidates will have a wealth of experience, knowledge, and acumen within the field of non-commercial/academic clinical trials research, demonstrate an excellent understanding of best practice as well as current drivers for change. They will also be able to provide specialist input in relation to either Quality Assurance or Information Systems/Information Technology and Data Management.
More detailed role descriptions, and information on how to apply, can be found below in the applicant information pack below.
As the collective voice of non-commercial and academic clinical trials units, the Network plays an important role in engaging with Government, funders, regulators, and patients to improve and strengthen clinical research in the UK. The Network is seen internationally as an exemplar for the development of national clinical trials support. It was established in 2007, and its members are committed to setting and sharing good practice and improving standards in clinical trials.
The UKCRC CTU Network is funded by its members, and major funders have representation on the Network’s Executive Group, this includes Cancer Research UK, NIHR, Versus Arthritis, Chief Scientist Office Scotland, and Health and Social Care Research Wales.
The deadline for applications is 6pm on 31 January 2026.
