Clinical Research Fellow (Uganda based Research)

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City St George's, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George's, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

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

Background and Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated clinician with an interest in maternal, perinatal and neonatal infections to work on clinical studies in Kampala, Uganda. As a clinical research fellow, you will be an integral part of BMGF- and EDCTP-funded studies. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and running of the paediatric vaccine and infectious disease studies related to Measles and other pathogens in Uganda. This may include the preparation and submission of ethics and grant applications.

Please note this is a position based in Uganda with occasional travel to the UK.

Person Specification

• Medically qualified to at least ST3 or equivalent
• Experience of scientific research projects
• Knowledge of clinical research structures
• Experience of interpreting microbiological information for clinical care (culture and sensitivities, serology, point of care tests, etc.)
• Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in diverse settings
• High level of prioritisation and organisation to manage a high volume of work and priorities effectively
• Strong organisational and time-management
• Strong communications skills as this post will be dealing with a wide range of colleagues

Additional Information

For further information about this position please view the job description.

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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