NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Infectious Diseases

This NIHR Clinical Lecturer post in infectious diseases has been awarded to The Medical School at The University of Sheffield as part of the prestigious UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC)/ Modernising Medical Careers (MMC) integrated academic training pathway. Further details of the UKCRC/MMC integrated academic training pathway can be found at www.nihr.ac.uk.

The post is ideally suited to individuals wishing to build an academic career in infectious diseases, and in particular those who have already undertaken research and who now wish to continue undertaking research whilst pursuing further training. It offers the opportunity to combine clinical training in infectious diseases with a programme of post-doctoral research, providing 50% clinical and 50% academic time. The Postgraduate Dean has confirmed that the post has the required educational and staffing approval and will come with an Academic National Training Number [NTN(A)] as part of the South Yorkshire rotation in infectious diseases to train for a combined CCT in Infectious Diseases and either Medical Microbiology (MM), Medical Virology (MV) or General Internal Medicine (GIM). You will have evidence of academic achievement and will hold an MD / PhD or equivalent, have MRCP or equivalent and hold or be eligible to hold an NTN with at least one year remaining prior to CCT.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.