FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Within the research group “Personalized Oncology,” multiple (inter)national studies are being conducted to improve oncological care for young adults with cancer (also known as AYA’s – Adolescents and Young Adults) and patients with rare tumors.

Our research group focuses on:

• Mapping the prevalence, risk factors, and mechanisms of physical and psychosocial problems among AYA patients, both with a good and poor prognosis;
• Assessing the quality of life of individuals living with a rare tumor or underserved cancer populations (diversity, equity and inclusivity);
• Applying innovative techniques (e.g. federated learning) to bring different types of data together;
• Establishing guidelines for optimal patient involvement in research.

Our studies are carried out in collaboration with medical specialists, nurses, patient organizations, and researchers from both national and international institutions.
We are currently looking for a Research Assistant to support our team in setting up two new EU projects focussing on AYA with cancer, executing ongoing research projects (specifically our STRONG-AYA project) and helping us to communicate about the status of projects in a professional way.

Your Tasks

• Create and manage content, as well as channel administration, for social media and websites for research projects;
• Create dissemination media such as brochures, ,video, presentation templates;
• Monitor engagement and analytics tracking and reporting communication and dissemination activities according to best practices and EU requirements;
• Support some project management activities such as meeting minute taking and meeting scheduling as needed;
• Managing research data;
• Creating and maintaining a (digital) archive of study documents in the Investigator Site File (ISF) and Trial Master File (TMF), in compliance with relevant laws and regulations;
• Collecting and verifying study-related documents for completeness and accuracy;
• Support researchers in getting access to (registry) data for secondary usage;
• Assisting in the preparation and submission of research dossiers and amendments to the Review Committee (e.g., METC) and Competent Authority;
• Providing general administrative support to the research team in conducting studies;
• Supporting the organization of research meetings.

To a lesser extent:

• Collecting qualitative (interviews) and quantitative (questionnaires, anamnesis) data;
• Contacting patients (mainly by phone) to explain the research;
• Maintaining communication with patients, medical specialists, nurse specialists, and researchers within the project.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A completed HBO or university degree and preferably, experience in organizational roles within a hospital setting;
• Strong verbal and written proficiency in both English (and Dutch is an advantage);
• Excellent communication skills and a creative mind;
• Strong organizational skills, a hands-on attitude, and an empathetic, conscientious, and independent personality;
• A proactive problem-solver with strong multitasking skills;
• Attention to detail while maintaining an overview of tasks;
• Knowledge of clinical studies and associated ICH-GCP (Good Clinical Practice) guidelines is an advantage;
• Familiarity with communications tools such as social media platforms (Instagram, X, LinkedIn,etc), Canva and WordPress, or a willingness to learn, is an asset.

• Create and manage content, as well as channel administration, for social media and websites for research projects;
• Create dissemination media such as brochures, ,video, presentation templates;
• Monitor engagement and analytics tracking and reporting communication and dissemination activities according to best practices and EU requirements;
• Support some project management activities such as meeting minute taking and meeting scheduling as needed;
• Managing research data;
• Creating and maintaining a (digital) archive of study documents in the Investigator Site File (ISF) and Trial Master File (TMF), in compliance with relevant laws and regulations;
• Collecting and verifying study-related documents for completeness and accuracy;
• Support researchers in getting access to (registry) data for secondary usage;
• Assisting in the preparation and submission of research dossiers and amendments to the Review Committee (e.g., METC) and Competent Authority;
• Providing general administrative support to the research team in conducting studies;
• Supporting the organization of research meetings