Clinical Research Fellow

We are recruiting for an exceptional individual to join us as a Clinical Research Fellow and are keen to engage with exceptional colleagues in diabetes, renal, cardiology or gastroenterology who have an interest in progressing a PhD thesis. This is a fixed-term appointment for 3 years from August 2023 with the potential for flexible working.

The purpose of the role will be to assist in the development of the intelligent Diabetes (iDiabetes) platform which is being established in Tayside and add precision approaches to improve outcomes of patients with diabetes. www.idiabetes.org.uk!

Your priorities will include:

As a Research Fellow you will help co-ordinate the recruitment of patients and ensure the smooth operation of the iDiabetes implementation. This post is primarily research, and you will shape your research plan based upon your interests and expertise. You would be expected to undertake 1 day a week of clinical work in your specialty. Although the position is fully funded, we would anticipate you working with your supervisor to apply for external funding.

Who we're looking for:

• Doctors in training who have completed core medical training or those in specialist registrar posts looking for out-of-programme research
• Whilst successful applicants need not have undertaken research before, we will be looking for evidence of drive and enthusiasm for clinical academia
• Doctors with diabetes, renal, cardiology or gastroenterology experience
• Doctors must be registered with the GMC and be licensed to practice in the UK

The calibre of research at Dundee is high, with 95 per cent of staff working in areas of national or international excellence. Dundee benefits from a developed network of inter-disciplinary researchers collaborating across various Schools across our community.

The University of Dundee is a signatory of the Researcher Development Concordat and is committed to enhancing the research environment and culture. Engagement and support of activities which assist the res earcher development agenda at the University is therefore essential.

For further information about this position please contact Professor Ewan Pearson at e.z.pearson@dundee.ac.uk. To find out more about the School of Medicine please visit https://www.dundee.ac.uk/medicine

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.

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