Clinical Research Fellow

Fixed Term

This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Fellow to take part in a range of ongoing neonatal and paediatric research activities, focusing on strategic clinical trials and observational studies in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) run by the Centre for Neonatal and Paediatric Infection (CNPI). 

The Clinical Research Fellow will work across several on-going neonatal sepsis trials/studies (which may include NeoSep1: a global randomised controlled trial comparing novel combination and existing antibiotic regimens for the empiric treatment of clinically diagnosed neonatal sepsis; NeoSep LTFU1: a multi-site observational study focussing on long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants who have had sepsis; SNIP-AFRICA: an African-European collaboration aiming to improve the way severe infections in newborns are treated). The postholder will assist with protocol/study document development, site feasibility, site set up, safety and clinical reviewing activities, working collaboratively with partners such as the MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL. The postholder will support other smaller projects when required. This exciting post offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative and ambitious research projects within the CNPI to further the postholder’s research experience in a range of areas.

The role will be set up to facilitate the post holder to complete a higher degree alongside their job (PhD/MD). A PhD/MD proposal will be developed in the first 6 – 12 months of the post. If successful and following satisfactory completion of the probationary period of the job, the post holder can proceed with registration of a PhD/MD. 

Key attributes of the successful applicant include:

• Medically qualified for at least four years post Medical degree and at least two years experience working in clinical Paediatrics, with full GMC registration
• Interest in Infectious Diseases and Paediatric research 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to develop and deliver high-quality research and to publish in peer-reviewed journals

For further information about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply' button, above.

The School of Health and Medical Sciences is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. 

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

Please quote reference: 658-25-R

Closing date: 20 May 2025

Interview date: Week commencing 02 June 2025

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