Clinical Research Fellow in Psychopharmacology

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity within the Centre of Psychedelic Research, in the  Division of Psychiatry, for a registered medical doctor who wants to pursue a research career. The post is to provide clinical support for the ‘Using fenfluramine to test the theory of serotonin deficiency in depression’ (FENDEP) study. This study compares serotonin levels within people who are suffering from depression and those who do not (healthy controls) using the drug DL-Fenfluramine and applying PET imaging. This pioneering research will contribute to the mechanistic understanding of depression and future treatment developments. 

What you would be doing

You will predominantly be working on the FENDEP study, though there may be opportunities to support on other studies at the centre.  Your main duties will be patient visits including screening, taking consent, data collection and follow-up visits. You will be trained in all procedures to be able to administer PET tracers and you will be present during the participant scan appointments. You will work closely with the trial team and line manage the research assistant who will support you in the trial visits.

What we are looking for

• GMC registered medical doctor specialising in psychiatry
• Previous experience in clinical research
• Skills in data collection, statistical analysis and writing for publication
• Interest in PET Imaging and/or depression research.
• Experience with administering PET imaging tracers or willing to undertake all necessary training.

What we can offer you

• This centre delivers exciting new experimental psychopharmacology research that could have a major positive impact in mental health and neuroscience.
• The opportunity to work alongside world leading researchers within the field of psychedelic research.
• The opportunity to travel outside of the United Kingdom to attend conferences and disseminate findings.
• The opportunity to develop your skills in research
• The opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team including therapists, medics, researchers and principal investigators.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 38 days off a year).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a full-time (35 hours per week), Fixed term role based at our Hammersmith Campus

If you require any further details about the role, please contact:

Study Manager, Frederick Page (frederick.page@imperial.ac.uk)

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