Clinical Research Fellow

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £43,455 to £73,506

Fixed Term Contract up to 04/08/2026

Job Summary

Are you an enthusiastic and talented clinician with an interest in neuroscience research? 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 research group.

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

• Recruit to and deliver clinical visits in the IIH study.
• Develop research objectives and proposals for own research with in the IIH study, with assistance of the supervisory team led by Professor Sinclair.
• 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

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 with in 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.

OH/DBS required 

Pre-employment OH&DBS

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 can be made to Professor Alex Sinclair (a.b.sinclair@bham.ac.uk)

To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the 'Apply' button above.

Valuing excellence, sustaining investment 

We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.

Closing Date: 10/02/2025

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