Clinical Research Fellow

This new full-time post is available from September 2025 until 31/08/2026 on a fixed-term basis.

Summary of the role

This role is an exciting opportunity to join the Neurodegeneration Imaging Group, led by Professor Marios Politis, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Mireille Gillings Neuroimaging Centre at the University of Exeter Medical School. Professor Politis’ research involves using cutting edge PET and MRI scanners to understand how the brain works, and to gain insight into how best to prevent and treat diseases including dementia and Parkinson’s disease.

A Clinical Research Fellow is required for a series of studies on the glymphatic system - examining the combined effects of genetic, clinical, fluid, and imaging biomarkers on the clinical phenotype in patients with Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. The role will involve performing detailed clinical and neuropsychological assessments, PET and MR imaging scans in patients with familial and idiopathic Parkinson’s disease; as well as conducting the analysis of neuroimaging, statistics, presentations, writing publications and funder reports.

Candidates must be fully registered with the GMC at the time of appointment. The post holder will be employed by the University. An honorary appointment with the NHS will be arranged for the performance of duties related to the clinical research project.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024).  We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today.  More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Further information

Please contact Professor Marios Politis on m.politis@exeter.ac.uk or Dr Edoardo de Natale on e.de-natale@exeter.ac.uk.

This role will be subject to additional background screening.

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