NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Platform Science and Bioinformatics

Post duration: 4 years full-time or up to 6 years part-time

Salary: £35,858 to £63,423 (AMNL scale) £51,017 (ST3/CT3 to ST5) to £58,398 (ST6 to ST8) (CADT scale)

*AMNL scale to be used if candidate at or above ST3 on 3 August 2016, CADT scale to be used if candidate below ST3 on 3 August 2016

The Faculty of Medicine supported by University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Platform Science and Bioinformatics.

The post-holder will be pursuing their development of research and teaching within the Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton. The post-holder will also have clinical commitments at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and/or neighbouring Trusts as part of the Wessex Deanery rotation that will lead to further clinical skills required for specialist training and leading to full registration within the specialty.

The post is intended for an applicant within the specialties of Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology or Vascular Surgery who has a research interest in Platform Science and Bioinformatics, building on the strengths of the department, and the international success of Southampton in these areas. Please check the Job Description and Person Specifications of the relevant specialty.

The applicant will have a higher research degree (or have submitted for such a degree) and appropriate research experience.

A satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau disclosure at Enhanced level is required for this post.

The post is subject to terms and conditions of service determined by the University of Southampton and in its honorary clinical capacity by the University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust Board.

For an informal discussion about the post, applicants are invited to email Professors Ian Galea (Neurosurgery), Andrew Lotery (Ophthalmology) or Malcolm West (Surgery).

The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our Working with Us website pages.

Application Procedure

The application deadline is midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need assistance, call Recruitment on  +44 (0) 23 8059 2750, or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk. Quote the advert reference on all correspondence.

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