Clinical Research Fellow in Cardiac MRI

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you a clinical trainee with an interest in research and cardiovascular imaging? Would you like the opportunity to obtain an MD or PhD and receive Level 3 training in cardiac MRI? Then this is your opportunity to be part of a world-leading clinical research team to deliver a BHF funded research study in a Russell Group University.

The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world.  We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities.  Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our research team, working on one of our research themes in cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging. As part of a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, physicists and data scientists, you will working on the VENTOUX (VENTricular arrhythmia and cardiac fibrOsis in endUrance eXperienced athletes) research programme. You will lead your own studies in one of these areas, including methods development and clinical studies, as well as contributing to the work of the research group as a whole.  

The post supports our institute’s internationally-leading research programme in cardiovascular imaging. The post holder will work with advanced MR methods including MR Spectroscopy, Diffusion Tensor Imaging, multi-directional flow and parametric mapping and our clinical trials team. They will also work in the fields of sports cardiology and cardiac rhythm monitoring.

You will be supported in applying for an externally funded PhD fellowship at the University of Leeds. You will also have the opportunity to undertake clinical training in CMR up to Level 3.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a cardiology trainee, especially if you are aiming to sub specialise in the field of imaging, or pursue an academic career.  You will be medically qualified, with MRCP or equivalent, a training number in cardiology and full GMC registration. If you are looking for a role, apply today.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

If you are looking for the opportunity to work in an experienced research team to undertake clinical research in cardiac MRI, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Sven Plein, Professor

Email: s.plein@leeds.ac.uk

Further details:

• Candidate Brief

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