Clinical Research Fellow (MHM) at University of Birmingham

Role Summary

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Mental Health Mission funding specifically includes the Midlands Translational Research Centre of Excellence delivered by the University of Birmingham Institute for Mental Health. This centre aims to use cutting edge experimental medicine and biomarker discovery to accelerate new treatments for patients living with mental illness, develop robust research infrastructure and re-engage industry.

The centre will increase capacity in mental health research through providing relevant training and creating better systems to support industry led research and investment across the UK. Specific focus will be paid to addressing areas of unmet need and high burden of mental illness.

We are seeking to appoint two part-time Clinical Research Fellows to support the delivery of The Midlands Translational Research Centre of Excellence (Midlands-TCoE), conduct research and work within a growing team of translational researchers. One researcher will focus on early psychosis and the other on treatment resistant depression. The Midlands TCoE is led by Professor Rachel Upthegrove (Institute for Mental Health, School of Psychology, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, and Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (BWC)), and Co-Lead Professor Steven Marwaha (Institute for Mental Health, School of Psychology, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT). 

Person Specification

• MBBS 
• Full General Medical Council Registration with a Licence to Practice.
• Strong interest in mental health disorders
• Understanding and experience of research methods and processes.
• Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
• Analytical and problem solving capability
• Ability to communicate complex information with clarity, both verbally and in writing 
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to get on well with colleagues.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work towards departmental and Institute objectives.
• Excellent IT skills

Informal enquires to Rachel Upthegrove (r.upthegrove@bham.ac.uk) and/or Steven Marwaha (s.marwaha@bham.ac.uk)

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