Research Fellow in Dental Clinical Research

Cardiff University, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, School of Dentistry invites applications for the post of Research Fellow in Dental Clinical Research (part-time) based at Heath Park Campus. 

We are looking for a Research Fellow to support our clinical research in the School, working closing with Professor Innes, lead for the Improving Clinical Dentistry, research group. This exciting opportunity, funded by the Eklund Foundation, project title ‘Picture Perfect project’, explores using smartphone cameras for remote dental care in children. You'll play a crucial role in conducting high-quality clinical research, from recruitment and assessments to data analysis and reporting.

We would like to hear from you if you are experienced in research and would like to contribute to our growing portfolio of clinically focused research for patient benefit within the area of paediatric dentistry. This is a non-clinical post but requires the applicant to have experience in delivering clinical dentistry and clinical trials, to enable that experience to be brought into the research group that will be grant-supported (Candidates would need to be GDC registered). The research group aspires to improve the oral and dental health of children (and other citizens, including hard-to-reach groups) globally through high quality primary and secondar research and by improving the implementation of research.

We will support you to follow your career aspirations and provide opportunities to pursue excellent in research and enterprise and to inspire others to do the same as you develop your research skills. 

For Informal enquiries about post please contact Dr. Waraf Al-yaseen (Al-yaseenw1@cardiff.ac.uk) or Prof. Nicola Innes (InnesN@cardiff.ac.uk).

This position is part time (24 hours per week), available to start immediately and is fixed term for 15 months. Work pattern to be agreed at appointment.

Salary: £49,794 - £54, 395 per annum, pro-rata (Grade 7).  
Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (including bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wages supporter. 

Closing date: Sunday, 14 April 2024

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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