Clinical Research Fellow (BRC Thromboinflammation) at University of Birmingham

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £35,254 to £65,584

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to 2 years

Role Summary

This position is for a medically qualified doctor in core or speciality training to work as a clinical research fellow.  This post is part of the NIHR Birmingham BRC which focuses on inflammation and the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of its associated illnesses. The post holder will be based at the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences. The post is funded for up to 2 years, including registration for an MD at the University of Birmingham for a suitable applicant, or a PhD if the successful candidate secures additional funding.

This research programme will be focussed on experimental medicine that meets one or more of the SMART objectives in the thrombo-inflammation theme under the headings of:

• Platelet immune receptors as targets for novel anti-thrombotic agents
• Inflammatory pathways as novel intervention opportunities
• NHS-embedded approaches enhanced with AI in driving early translation and new clinical trials

As required, the candidate will work with basic and translational scientists, data scientists, statisticians, clinicians, pharmacists, nurses and patients, being trained and supported to deliver the research.

Post-holder will have a bespoke supervisory group built around them, to support their academic work and provide mentorship not only for this studentship and beyond in their career.  

Main Duties

The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own research, with assistance of the supervisory team
• Analyse and interpret data
• Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
• Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc
• Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and health data analysis
• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters

Person Specification

• Medical degree (MBChB/MBBS)
• Junior doctor grade with interest in cardiology, thrombosis and haemostasis, or vascular biology
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to peers, supervisors and members of the public/patients
• An interest in developing a clinical academic career
• Research experience is preferable but not essential; relevant training will be available
• Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme against timelines and deliverables
• Contribute to other research being undertaken at the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences within a ‘team-science’ approach
• Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly.

Informal enquires can be made to Gayle Halford, email: g.m.halford@bham.ac.uk 

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