Clinical Research Fellow

Job Purpose
This 12 month role will allow a junior medical trainee to develop their research skills and produce preliminary experimental data in the field of musculoskeletal (MSK) medicine which in turn may allow the fellow to develop a competitive PhD fellowship application. Although research will form the major component of this post, participation in associated clinical duties and a small amount of teaching will be incorporated into the role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Implement projects or parts of projects, in conjunction with PIs of the Glasgow MSK Research Group.
2. Write and submit applications for Ethics and Research Management approval, as appropriate and in conjunction with PIs.
3. Manage data handling, analysis and interpretation of research results, as appropriate, and take the lead in writing papers for publication in appropriate peer-reviewed journals.
4. Prepare research report and submit at least one manuscript of material for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
5. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team meetings/discussions and departmental research group activities.
6. Present work at internal and external seminars and national/international conferences as appropriate to enhance the profile of the research group.
7. Contribute to the organisation of project-related workshops, seminars or conferences.
8. Undertake clinical work under an NHS honorary contract as detailed below.
9. Keep up to date with recent literature and advances in the field.
10. Contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University's Strategic Plan - World Changers Together.

Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
- Primary medical qualification, e.g. MBChB or equivalent
- Registered with General Medical Council (GMC) and licensed to practice

Desirable:
- BSc or equivalent intercalated degree
- Evidence of distinction in career to date e.g. prizes, awards, bursaries

Skills
Essential:
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to get on well with colleagues
- Self-motivation and the ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Good organisational and IT skills
- Ability to manage project(s)
- Ability to work towards Institute objectives
- Approachable manner
- Capacity for originality and innovation
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Desirable:
- Interest in conducting a MD/PhD in the future

Experience
Essential:
- Interest in research
- Demonstrable clinical experience in medicine or related specialities
- Interest in Rheumatology and/or immunology

Desirable:
- Experience in undergraduate teaching or postgraduate teaching
- Experience of research/audit

Research Training
All Clinical Research Fellows will have a mentor assigned at the time of appointment. Clinical Research Fellows are encouraged to attend workshops and training in generic transferable skills organised by the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences Graduate School. Regular attendance and contributions to research meetings of their group is expected.

Clinical Work
An appropriate honorary grading will be sought from the relevant NHS Service. Clinical activities may be limited to those required for research training such as recruitment to trials and conduct of clinical research. Limited additional clinical experience will usually be available subject to the agreement of the supervisor and NHS Services Clinical Director.

Research Training Base
The Clinical Research Fellow will be based in the School of Infection and Immunity within the University of Glasgow.

Teaching
There will be no regular commitment to teaching but research fellows are encouraged to contribute to both problem-based learning and clinical teaching sessions for undergraduate medical students when research commitments allow.

Future
Research fellows will either return to run-through training or be supported for further internal or externally funded fellowship to complete a MD or PhD.

Benefits
- 41 days of leave for full time staff
- Generous pension package
- Benefits and discount packages
- A flexible approach to working
- Free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff
- Warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture

Informal Enquiries: For further information please contact Professor Jonathan Cavanagh ([email protected]) or Professor Neil Basu ([email protected]).