Clinical Research Fellow

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The UCL Institute for Global Health (IGH) is at the heart of UCL’s Grand Challenge of Global Health. The Institute’s vision is for a world where international policy on global health is informed by world class research. IGH aims to support the development of robust solutions to aspects of the world’s major global health challenges through scholarly outputs, education, public engagement, translational research and ultimately by influencing public policy and professional practice.

The post is supported by an NIH R01 grant on “Imaging signature of early TB” led by Rutgers University in collaboration with UCL, Emory University, John Hopkins University, University of Cape Town and Makere University. The project will provide further understanding of the nature and evolution of lung lesions in the early stages of pulmonary tuberculosis. Specific aims of the overall project are to (1) Determine the computed tomography (CT) imaging phenotypes, using an unbiased radiomic approach, that discriminates individuals with early TB who progress from those who do not progress and (2) Improve performance of Chest X-Ray Computer Aided Detection (CAD) algorithms for TB active case finding.

About the role

The post holder will support work related to the NIH R01 grant specifically with the annotation of CT scans (following training) from a recruited cohort of TB household contacts in preparation for radiomic analysis (systematic analysis of characteristics of lesions). In addition, the post holder will support other studies conducted by the group in the area of TB natural history, screening and prevention. The post holder will be encouraged and supported to develop a PhD proposal for fellowship application in this broad area. There may also be the opportunity to participate in a clinical trial related to this field of work.

This role is available from October 2024 for 12 months in the first instance.

This is a CL 7 role, with a salary range of £43,619 - £51,404 per annum (including London Allowance), depending on experience.

About you

The candidates should have a Medical Degree, clinical knowledge about tuberculosis and familiarity with radiological findings in pulmonary tuberculosis. Good project management, organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage time and work to deadlines are also essential requirements for this role.

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