Clinical Research Fellow (Biomedical Research Centre) at University of Sheffield

Closing Date: 12 September 2023

Are you a highly motivated clinical trainee passionate about translational research? We have TWO Clinical Research Fellowships available as part of the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) within our Infection & Immunity theme. 

Join a world-leading centre for research and academic career development, bridging the gap between lab-based discoveries and early-phase clinical trials. Our BRC brings together exceptional scientists from The University of Sheffield and clinical experts at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, driving the development of new treatments, diagnostics, and medical technologies. 

As a Clinical Fellow, you’ll join a dynamic team of research clinicians and scientists, exploring cutting-edge biological and clinical research techniques as part of multiple patient-focused projects. You may have the opportunity to learn lab-based skills, present at conferences and stay up to date with the latest advancements in your field. You will also unlock a world of opportunities as a member of the NIHR Sheffield BRC Training Academy (BTA) and the broader NIHR Academy, benefitting from career-based mentoring, SPARC placements, targeted seminars, and bespoke courses. 

Aimed towards pre- or post- MRCP candidates, these comprehensive fellowships offer 12 months of funding to work alongside internationally renowned clinicians and scientists on specific projects in SARS-CoV-2 vaccine immunity, novel diagnostics and therapeutics for respiratory viral infections in immunosuppressed individuals, and the use of host biomarkers to improve the diagnosis of infections in low- and middle-income countries. You may instead choose to develop your own project with a suitable supervisor in your area of interest. As well as making a lasting impact on the world of research, these fellowships will provide you with time and support to develop future fellowship applications to continue your clinical academic research career. 

We are seeking candidates with an MBBS, or an equivalent medical qualification, as well as a full GMC registration and a current license to practice medicine. As this role involves working in a clinical research environment, you will also need at ideally 2 years of General Professional Training with direct patient care experience and an understanding of Good Clinical Practice.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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