Healthcare Scientist (Airway Disease and Vascular Science, NHLI)

Location:

Hammersmith Campus, Airway Disease, National Heart & Lung Institute, Royal Brompton Campus (with travel to other sites)

 About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with experience in clinical research to join our enthusiastic team of research scientists within Airway Disease Section and Vascular Science at the National Heart and Lung Institute.

This post is an exciting opportunity to work on a clinical translational research project entitled “Understanding the role of inhaled corticosteroids on vascular ageing and cardiovascular comorbidities in COPD”.

In this novel study, we aim to further our understanding of how chronic systemic inflammation and accelerated vascular ageing contribute to cardiovascular disease in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and whether treatment with inhaled corticosteroids protects against endothelial senescence and dysfunction.

You will be directly involved in the recruitment, guidance and monitoring of trial participants and in the collection and documentation of accurate data. You may also be asked to work on new studies, based on your caseload and capacity to take on extra work.  As well as working with clinical investigators, you will also work collaboratively with basic scientists and care teams involved in the management of clinical trial patients on studies to which you are assigned.

You should provide a high-quality service to all patients within the studies. They will be driven to meet targets and ensure the studies runs smoothly, they will be able to problem solve, work independently and have a positive attitude.

What we are looking for:

You should be a Healthcare Scientist with demonstrable experience in clinical studies. You must have excellent organisational and communication skills, be able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
• Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for academic staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This post is full-time, fixed term for 8 months in first instance (maternity cover).

As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory (standard/enhanced/enhanced for regulated activity) Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for the successful candidate. Further information about the DBS disclosure process can be found at http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs/ or by telephoning 0870 90 90 811. You may also wish to view the College’s policy statements on the Recruitment and Employment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Use, Retention & Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosures and Disclosure Information.

For further information about the position please contact:

Dr Koralia Paschalaki: k.paschalaki@imperial.ac.uk

Further Information

The post is funded for 16 months in first instance and you will be based at Hammersmith Campus.

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