Assistant Professor in Psychosis Studies (Clinical)

Applications are invited for this new post be held at the University of Cambridge, within the Department of Psychiatry.

We are seeking a nationally / internationally recognised researcher to run a programme of research in persistent psychosis and negative symptoms and to run the innovative CPFT clozapine and physical health service with a view to working with our strengthening the links between the Department of Psychiatry and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT).

This is a post supported by Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) and the role-holder will undertake three days per week for CPFT as an honorary consultant psychiatrist, with two days per week for the university. There is the opportunity for discretionary sessions.

We are looking for candidates who are credible as future independent research leaders, capable of raising grant income as principal applicants to peer-reviewed funding agencies, professionally managing research staff, and inspiring and educating students especially at postgraduate level. We are especially interested in candidates whose intellectual credibility as independent scientists is matched by their commitment to enhancing clinical services in the NHS.

Applicants should upload a curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages, to include date of PhD and details of any career gaps if applicable), contact details of 3 referees, and a short prospectus for how they plan to establish and grow their own group as a PI in the Department, working closely with clinical management in CPFT.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed via email to Professor Tamsin Ford, Department of Psychiatry, tjf52@medschl.cam.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 27 August 2024

This appointment requires an Honorary Clinical Contract.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Please quote reference RN42675 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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