Clinical Research Fellow

We have an opportunity for a Clinical Research Fellow.

The main purpose of this post is to advance virology research at the University of Glasgow through involvement in a collaborative and multidisciplinary project at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR).  

This post forms an essential part of the strategic expansion of virology research in the University and is funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC). 

The position offers an excellent opportunity for skilled and motivated clinically qualified medical doctors, usually at internal medicine trainee (IMT), UK speciality trainee, or international equivalent level from any specialty, with an interest in infectious diseases or clinical virology to undertake a higher degree (PhD) and pursue an academic career. Applicants must be at pre-consultant level, GMC registered at the time of starting the post, and be able to gain out-of-programme (OOP) approval.

Viral diseases kill many millions of people each year and are a significant global challenge to human health and prosperity.  At the CVR, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders in virology and have created a specialized MRC-funded programme to train clinically qualified individuals from any specialty, who are enthusiastic about virus research; we particularly encourage applications from those interested in a future career in clinical virology or infectious diseases. Our programme offers outstanding PhD training in a supportive and inspiring environment. 

There has never been a better time to train as a clinical academic and the CVR is the place to do it.
You will work in a world leading virology research institution, alongside the UK’s largest grouping of internationally recognised virologists.  Your training experience will centre on a 'hands on' research project in your supervisor's laboratory, leading to the submission of a PhD thesis. This training will be supplemented with mentorship, career advice and the acquisition of transferable skills. Although research will form the major component of this post, clinical duties and teaching can be incorporated into the Job Plan according to individual needs.

Our purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility is home to a community of investigators with a wealth of expertise, knowledge, and experience. The CVR’s collegiate and collaborative environment fosters a broad research portfolio. Research interests at the CVR range from classical human pathogens to emerging viruses and arboviruses, with research areas covering antiviral responses, virus-host interactions, molecular virology, structural virology, and virus discovery.   Our research activities span the molecular, structural and cellular levels, through to the individual host and affected population, integrating molecular and structural virology, cell biology, pathogenesis, clinical virology, epidemiology, mathematical modelling, viral genomics and bioinformatics.  As noted above, we encourage clinical research fellows to undertake projects in any discipline within the CVR. The CVR is embedded within the School of Infection and Immunity, part of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS) at the University of Glasgow, which provides excellent research opportunities to foster multi-disciplinary collaborative projects.

This post is full time, fixed term for 3 years, with the proposed start date of 1 August 2025.

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Professor Emma Thomson, Emma.Thomson@glasgow.ac.uk

For more information and apply online by clicking the 'Apply' button above.

Closing Date: 26 November 2024

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