Location: | Birmingham |
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Salary: | £40,470 to £65,955 Full time starting salary is normally in the range £40,470 to £65,955. Clinical Scale point 1-4 |
Hours: | Full Time, Part Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 8th July 2024 |
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Closes: | 29th July 2024 |
Job Ref: | 104179 |
Hours: Full Time or Part Time will be considered
Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to 2 years depending on full or part time
Closes: 29th July 2024
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Mental Health Mission (MHM) funding specifically includes the Midlands Translational Centre 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 a full-time/part-time (to be agreed with successful candidate) Clinical Research Fellow to support the delivery of the MHM Midlands Translational Centre (MHMTC), conduct research and work within a growing team of translational researchers. The post will be employed by the University of Birmingham and will support the establishment of an Early Psychosis Research Clinic focusing on At-Risk Mental State (ARMS) and Children and Young People trials. The post holder will work closely with the Institute for Mental Health (IMH) and the MHMTC at the University of Birmingham, and also the Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital NHS Trust.
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OH/DBS required
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.
Informal enquiries to Professor Matthew Broome, email: m.r.broome@bham.ac.uk
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