Clinical Research Fellow
Clinical grade AMN2 £43,504 - £64,461 per annum
Centre for Cardiovascular Science
Full-time: 40 hours per week
Fixed-term: for 2 years
The Opportunity:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, proficient Clinical Fellow with appropriate training in diabetes and Endocrinology to work on a research study on type 2 diabetes (T2D) remission by weight loss. The post holder will work directly within Dr Ahmad Al-Mrabeh’s diabetes research team at the Centre for Cardiovascular Science/Queen’s Medical Research Institute and the Clincal Research Facility/Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
You will contribute to the overall recruitment, management, and execution of this clinical study by liaising directly with the Chief Investigator. The post holder will also interact with diabetes research team at the General Western Hospital, Edinburgh Centre for Diabetes & Endocrinology, and the CRF staff at the Royal Infirmary to ensure efficient delivery of this single centre MRC funded study. This is a fixed term contract for 2 years with the potential to extend for an additional year. The post holder is expected to enrol for a higher degree such as an MD (or PhD if additional funding is secured).
This post is full-time (40 hours per week) and requires working on campus mainly during normal hours. Flexibility is occasionally required for out of hours working.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- MRCP with right to practise in the UK.
- Specialty training in Diabetes & Endocrinology.
- Strong experience in diabetes management and subtle knowledge of clinical, dietary and lifestyle education.
- Evidence of strong research interest and an ambition to pursue MD/PhD.
- Excellent time management and communication skills.
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Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be addressed to Dr Ahmad Al-Mrabeh, [email protected]
An Honorary NHS contract will be sought for the successful post holder. You therefore must be eligible to hold an honorary contract with NHS Lothian, and must also be registered with the General Medical Council.
Salary will be determined on the basis of previous service in the NHS training grades. Normally you will be matched to your current incremental point or nearest equivalent. If you are currently a member of the NHS Pension Scheme and are employed in a clinical post it may be possible for you to remain a member of the NHS Pension Scheme.
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £43,504 - £64,461 per annum.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
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