Clinical Research Fellow at University of Leicester

About the role

We are looking for a Clinical Research Fellow to join the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences to work on proposed PhD research projects. Examples of these will include ‘the development and testing of a shared decision-making tool in people with ischaemic heart disease considering PCI or CABG’ and ‘the identification and validation of coagulopathy phenotypes in people with severe bleeding following cardiac surgery’. More information can be sourced from the downloadable job summary form.

In this role you will be primarily responsible for the development and implementation of a training needs assessment and training plan, and will work on the delivery of an agreed PhD project plan and the submission of a PhD thesis. You will also attend relevant training modules, deliver occasional lectures and small group teachings, and be exposed to regular clinical sessions to both maintain and establish your existing skills.

About you

The ideal candidate for this role will be seeking to progress a clinical academic career in cardiovascular disease or critical care medicine. You will hold an MB BS or equivalent, a license to practice and a full GMC registration. Previous research experience would be beneficial, as would understanding and knowledge of statistics and statistical software.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Hardeep Aujla at Sha200@leicester.ac.uk.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. 

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive. 

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.