Clinical Research Fellow – Department of Metabolism & Systems Science – 105144 – Clinical

Job Description Position Details Department of Metabolism & Systems Science, College of Medicine and Health Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £43,455 to £73,506 Clinical Post Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to August 2026 Closing date: 10th February 2025 Background This position is for a medically qualified doctor in core or speciality training to work as a clinical research fellow within the Translational Brain Science (TBS) research group. The post is funded for one year with a possible extension for up to two further years. This would enable registration for an MPhil (if a one-year post) or PhD (if extended over three years) at the University of Birmingham. The candidate would need to fund their own MPhil/PhD fees as needed. This position is based at the Translational Brain Science research group, but is collaborative across the College of Medicine and Health and other colleges as part of a vibrant clinical community, focused on delivering innovative solutions to patient care. The postholder will be part of the Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) research portfolio and focuses on novel therapeutics approaches. It brings together globally recognised research themes in drug discovery and biomarker evaluation to deliver an innovative clinical trial. As required, the candidates will work with the clinical trials unit, basic and translational scientists, data scientists, statisticians, clinicians, nurses and patients, being trained and supported to deliver the research. The candidates 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. Role Summary This role is for an enthusiastic and talented clinician with an interest in neuroscience research. The successful candidate will: Develop (with support) and deliver a research programme to meet the deliverables of running a clinical trial/study (IIH Advance) and to support our future NHS/academic research workforce Analyse and interpret research findings and results Contribute to academic outputs such as papers, conference abstracts and presentations Contribute to public understanding of Neuroscience, especially with regard to the role of IIH Main Responsibilities The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below. Recruit to and deliver clinical aspects of the research projects Analyse and interpret data Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods Undertake management/administration arising from research Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities under supervision of their supervisory team 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 Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines Contribute to other research being undertaken within the Translational Brain Science research group within a 'team-science' approach Promote equality and diversity, acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture Person Specification Medical degree (MBChB/MBBS) Junior doctor grade (CT1-2/IMT1-3/ST1-6) with interest in neurology. 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 within the Translational Brain Science research group within a 'team-science' approach Support students, peers and senior staff in an active learning environment 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. The University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice, therefore all associated pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Due to the nature of the work undertaken in this role all successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Occupational Health and DBS clearance prior to appointment. Further particulars can be found here Informal enquiries to Professor Alex Sinclair (a.b.sinclair@bham.ac.uk) We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website.

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