"Clinical Research Fellow"

• Job Identification
• 10907
• Locations
•  Queen's Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh, EH16 4TJ, GB
• (100% On-campus)
• Apply Before
• 07/26/2024, 06:59 AM
• Health and Safety Requirements
• Key hazards identified (plan is in place)
• Criminal Record Check
• Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check required
• Contract Type
• Fixed Term
• Number of Openings
• 1
• Grade
• AMN2
• Organization
• Institute for Regeneration and Repair, Edinburgh University Group
• Department
• Centre for Inflammation Research
• Job Function
• Researcher
• Job Schedule
• Full time

AMN 2 Grade - £43,504 - £49,126

Clinical Research Fellow

Fixed-Term for 9.5 months

Due to limited budget on the project, offers can be made up to step 3 on the AMN2 grade for the duration of the post; a salary over this threshold may result in a reduced duration of contract

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who has completed medical training and wishes to pursue training in clinical research within the field of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.  

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary research and clinical team and independently
• Ability to work within clear timelines and deliver the research goals
• Critical appraisal and analytical skills
• Highly motivated and able to take initiative

Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab).

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits 

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. 

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant. 

Key notes for applicants

As part of this application, you are required to upload a cover letter/statement of not more than one page detailing how you meet each of the essential criteria as outlined on the job description and a CV. These items should be uploaded as one single combined document in either PDF or Word format. 

Closing date for applications is 25 July 2024.

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