NIHR Clinical Research Fellow (Fixed Term) at University of Cambridge

Applications are invited for a one-year clinical fellow post in the National Institute for Health and Care Research Blood and Transplant Research Unit in Organ Donation and Transplantation (NIHR BTRU in ODT). The post will be based mainly at Royal Papworth Hospital with research carried out at the Heart and Lung Research Institute on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. The proposed start date is February 2024. The NIHR BTRU in ODT provides a centre of excellence dedicated to research into organ donation and transplantation. The overarching aims are to increase the number of organs available, improve long-term outcomes and improve quality of life after transplant. 

Organ perfusion is a major theme within the BTRU research portfolio and the unit has internationally recognised expertise in this area. Work under Theme 1 of the BTRU is focusing on optimisation of perfusion parameters and examining ex vivo perfusion as a platform for the pre-transplant delivery of cellular and other therapeutics in the heart, lung, liver and kidney. The focus of this post will be heart and lung perfusion research. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a medically qualified trainee with an interest in organ donation and transplantation. Previous experience in heart and lung perfusion research is essential. A knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Human Tissue Act (HTA) is expected. 

The role holder will be responsible for running their own perfusion research projects and will work with the Royal Papworth team who have expertise in this area. 

Informal enquiries can be sent to Rachel Brown, NIHR BTRU in ODT Project Co-ordinator, rjb246@cam.ac.uk 

Fixed term: This post is available for 1 year. The proposed start date is February 2024. 

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. This appointment also requires an Honorary Clinical Contract. 

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter, CV and Additional Information form in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. 

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager. 

Please quote reference RE37915 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. 

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. 

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (enhanced with children and adults’ barred lists). This appointment also requires a Research Passport application and an Honorary Clinical Contract. 

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