Clinical Research Fellow [Clinical Research Associate] (Fixed Term)

We seek a highly motivated Clinical Research Fellow to join Professor Menna Clatworthy's group in the Department of Medicine to conduct innovative research in renal medicine. This exciting role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research exploring how spatial biology can provide novel insights into the pathogenesis of kidney disease, with a particular emphasis on collaborative work with the Cambridge-GSK Translational Immunology Collaboration (https://www.med.cam.ac.uk/cg-tic). This is a new interdisciplinary partnership between the University of Cambridge and GSK, bringing together expertise in immunology, AI and clinical development from both partners. The collaboration focuses on two disease areas: chronic kidney disease, estimated to affect 850 million people, roughly 10% of the world's population (International Society of Nephrology) and chronic respiratory disease, affecting around 545 million people (https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(20)30157-0/fulltext).The mission of the collaboration is to accelerate research and development into immune-related diseases by applying cutting edge analytical technology and analytical expertise.

The Clinical Research Fellow will conduct high-quality research using spatial biology techniques to investigate kidney disease mechanisms. This will include integration of multi-omics and clinical data and will involve close collaboration with colleagues across CG-TIC and at GSK.

The position is based in the Department of Medicine, working with researchers based primarily in the Cambridge Institute of Therapeutic Immunology & Infectious Disease (CITIID) who are part of the CG-TIC. The chosen candidate will work in a dynamic, supportive team under the mentorship of Prof. Menna Clatworthy, Professor of Translational Immunology (https://www.immunology.cam.ac.uk/Networkdirectory/mrc). Prof. Clatworthy is a world leader in renal immunology, tissue immunity and spatial biology. You would also work closely with Dr James McCaffrey, an academic histopathologist in the Clatworthy group with extensive expertise in spatial biology.

Applicants should have a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) with an interest in renal medicine. Experience of working with industry partners and collaborative working will be extremely valuable but is not essential. Similarly, prior experience with spatial biology, omics or bioinformatics would be advantageous.

The role comes with the opportunity to undertake a fully funded PhD, based within the Department of Medicine, and with access to high quality training and mentorship.

Informal enquiries regarding this position are strongly encouraged. Please contact Prof David Thomas (tdct2@cam.ac.uk), Academic Lead, CG-TIC, or Prof. Menna Clatworthy (mrc38@medschl.cam.ac.uk).

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

This appointment requires an Honorary Clinical Contract.

We welcome applications for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

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This is an integrated appointment between the University and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ("NHS Trust").  You will therefore also be issued with an Honorary Clinical Contract by the NHS Trust. You should be aware that if your contract with the NHS Trust is terminated your employment with the University will be terminated, and vice versa.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter, CV and a completed Additional Information for Clinical Researchers form in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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