Clinical Research Fellow (Obstetrics)

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Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.Background and Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Fellow to take part in the wide range of ongoing research activity primarily working on maternal vaccine trials run by the St George’s Vaccine Institute (SGVI). The Clinical Research Fellow will be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and running of the maternal vaccine trials and other infectious disease studies. This may include the preparation and submission of ethics and grant applications. The post holder will have a strong interest in infectious diseases, vaccinology or public health. This post offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative and ambitious research projects within the SGVI to further the postholder’s research experience in a range of areas. It is anticipated that during this 12 month period the individual will, if they wish, and with support, work up funding applications to allow further, more detailed research focussing on any one of these areas, which can then lead to a higher degree.

Person Specification

• Medically qualified with full GMC registration and at least Foundation Year Two Level ideally with experience working in clinical Obstetrics medicine.
• Interest in Infectious Diseases, Vaccinology or Public Health.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of and ability to develop and deliver high-quality research and to publish in peer-reviewed journal.

Additional Information

For further information about this position please view the job description. You may contact Dr Eva Galiza on 0208 725 2788 or by email egaliza@sgul.ac.uk.

Please apply via the ‘Apply’ button above.

Closing date for applications:31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

Interviews are expected in the middle of June.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London 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. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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