Assistant Research Professor (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Edmond J. Safra Movement Disorder Fellowship

Applications are invited for a 2-year Movement Disorders Fellowship within the Department of Clinical Neurosciences. Sponsored by the Edmond J. Safra Foundation, this fellowship provides funding for up to 50% FTE academic position focused on specialist clinical training, education, and research. We welcome applications from medically qualified clinicians with a strong interest in research who are within one year before or after completion of specialist training in neurology (CCT or equivalent). It is anticipated that the successful applicant will combine the fellowship with an NHS clinical role of up to 50% FTE. 

This fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity to develop specialist clinical and academic expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Corticobasal Syndrome, Multiple System Atrophy, Huntington's disease, and Dementia with Lewy Bodies. The fellow will become part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary research community working across neurodegeneration, dementia, neuroinflammation, mitochondrial diseases, neurovascular diseases, advanced device-based therapies, and stem cell neurobiology within a world-leading research environment with an extensive portfolio of clinical trials.

Throughout the two-year programme, the fellow will benefit from a structured rotation integrating specialist clinical experience with protected research time across a broad range of movement disorders. They will be supported to participate in clinical trials, undertake a research project aligned with their interests, and develop the skills and experience needed to pursue an independent academic career. Dedicated mentorship and guidance will be provided throughout the fellowship, including support in preparing a major grant or fellowship application to facilitate future career development.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and intellectually stimulating environment where clinicians and researchers from diverse backgrounds can thrive. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are enthusiastic about collaborative working, continuous learning, and improving outcomes for people living with movement disorders.

 Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

This appointment requires an Honorary Clinical Contract.

For questions relating to the post, please contact Dr Caroline Williams-Gray at chm27@cam.ac.uk 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

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.

Please quote reference RR50524 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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