Clinical Research Fellow

MRC/TSB/GSK Clinical Research Fellowship

The Clinical Pharmacology Unit is pleased to offer a full time research Fellowship in the field of vascular inflammation and function. This position results from a prestigious programme awarded by the Technology Strategy Board (TSB). The position will be based in the highly research active Clinical Pharmacology Unit in the University Department of Medicine, and there will be an opportunity to progress to a clinical PhD through a competitive process. Candidates must be fully registered with the GMC, and be intending to pursue a career in academic medicine. The post would be particularly suited to those training in Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine or Clinical Pharmacology.

The MRC/TSB award, held in conjunction with GlaxoSmithKline, focuses on identifying new biomarkers in COPD, and evaluating the efficacy of two novel compounds. The Fellow will be required learn a variety of cardiovascular techniques, centred on imaging, and run one of the components of the research programme. Training in these aspects, and the process of clinical research and drug discovery will be provided locally. It is envisaged that this experience will give the Fellow adequate knowledge to pursue further doctoral studies in a number of translational specialty opportunities. Further details of the study are available at http://tmat.medschl.cam.ac.uk/WilkinsonCheriyanPhD.pdf

The post includes a clinical stipend equivalent of ST2 and above and is for 1 year in the first instance.

Informal enquiries about the scheme can be directed to the Programme Director Dr Ian Wilkinson at ibw20@cam.ac.uk.

Closing date: 5pm on Friday 3rd February 2012.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.

This appointment is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check and an occupational health assessment. Whether an outcome is satisfactory will be determined by the University.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

To apply for this role, please email a completed CHRIS 6 application form in MS WORD format (including details of two referees who may be consulted before interview), a covering letter outlining skills and experience appropriate to this role and Curriculum Vitae to csrecruitment@medschl.cam.ac.uk

Applications must be received by 5pm on the closing date.

To view the further particulars for this role and to download a CHRIS 6 form please follow the link below:

http://www.medschl.cam.ac.uk/jobs/clinical-research-fellow/

Quote reference: RC00066