The Bath Institute for the Augmented Human (IAH) is an ambitious interdisciplinary research institute at the University of Bath, bringing together expertise from engineering, neuroscience, healthcare, computer science, psychology, and design to develop technologies that enhance human capability and wellbeing.
The Research Trials Manager plays a pivotal role in enabling these innovations to be tested safely, ethically, and effectively through high-quality research involving human participants.
This role is central to the successful delivery of trials evaluating emerging technologies such as neurotechnology, wearable systems, augmented and virtual reality, AI-driven digital assistants, and assistive devices such as exoskeletons. These technologies have the potential to improve physical and cognitive performance, health outcomes, and quality of life. The Trials Manager will help transform innovative concepts into robust clinical and real-world evidence through well-designed and carefully managed trials.
Working closely with academic investigators, clinicians, regulatory bodies, and research participants, the postholder will support the design, setup, and delivery of trials across multiple sites, including NHS environments. This includes ensuring that all studies meet Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and regulatory requirements, managing approvals and documentation, and coordinating recruitment and participant engagement activities.
Key areas of focus include:
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Delivering high-quality research trials: Coordinate and manage trials involving human participants across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance requirements.
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Supporting study design and approvals: Assist with developing protocols, obtaining ethical and regulatory approvals, and preparing participant-facing documentation.
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Managing multi-site collaboration: Work closely with clinical partners, NHS teams, and research staff to ensure effective recruitment and delivery of studies.
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Driving participant engagement and recruitment: Support recruitment strategies, identify risks to delivery, and contribute to solutions that maintain trial progress.
The role involves working across different environments, including university laboratories, NHS settings, and partner organisations, and may require travel to support trial delivery and staff training. The Trials Manager will also contribute to knowledge sharing across the Institute, helping to establish best practices in trial design and delivery and strengthening the Institute’s capability to conduct impactful research.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with experience in clinical or human-participant research who is motivated to support innovative technologies and interdisciplinary collaboration. The role offers the chance to contribute to research that shapes future healthcare and technology solutions.
We are seeking a motivated and organised individual with experience supporting or managing research involving human participants. You will be comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and environments, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to research quality and regulatory compliance.
A higher degree in a relevant subject with experience in trials management, or equivalent relevant experience and professional qualification.
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Experience working in research involving human participants, including coordinating study delivery or data collection.
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Demonstrated knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), GDPR, and the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research.
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Experience supporting or managing ethical approval processes for research studies.
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Experience collecting, managing, and handling data from multiple participants or large datasets.
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Experience working with clinical or research partners to support collaboration and study delivery.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports and communicating with diverse stakeholders.
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Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver tasks to agreed timelines.
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Strong IT skills relevant to research coordination and data management.
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Commitment to working within professional and ethical research standards.
Desirable qualifications and experience
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Experience obtaining regulatory approvals (e.g., MHRA approvals).
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Experience supporting multi-site trials, particularly involving NHS partners.
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Experience supporting recruitment strategies and participant engagement activities.
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Experience contributing to the preparation of research protocols or grant applications.
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Experience training research staff or site teams.
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Experience presenting findings or contributing to dissemination activities such as conferences or workshops.
Key attributes
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Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
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Proactive and solution-focused, particularly when addressing recruitment or delivery challenges.
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Collaborative team member with strong interpersonal skills.
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Resilient and adaptable, able to manage competing priorities.
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Committed to high-quality research delivery and participant safety.
This is a part time (18.25 hours per week) fixed term role from September 2026 to July 2030.
For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Damien Coyle at [email protected].
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Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
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Generous employer contributory pension schemes
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Cycle to work scheme
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Staff discount at Team Bath gym
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Relocation allowance
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