Chain Florey Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship for Clinician Scientists

Location: Hammersmith Campus

Contract type: Full-time, fixed term for up to two years (part-time considered)

About the role:

The Chain Florey “Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship” is designed as a stepping stone for clinician scientists seeking external intermediate or independent fellowships. It provides up to 24 months of protected research time, mentorship, and access to world-leading research groups at the LMS to generate preliminary data and develop a competitive external fellowship application. We are looking for bold, ambitious research ideas that will benefit from the support of the LMS’s world-leading research teams and facilities. This award addresses a key gap in the clinical academic career pathway between postdoctoral or clinical lecturer posts and research independence.

What you would be doing:

The role provides up to 24 months of protected research time (80% research; 20% clinical time to maintain competency) to generate preliminary data and develop a competitive fellowship application to national governmental and/or charitable funders. Fellows will receive a comprehensive mentorship programme. This opportunity is for individuals who meet the essential person specification and demonstrate outstanding potential to become leaders in clinical translational medicine.

What we are looking for:

Applicants must hold a PhD and have obtained, or be due to obtain within 12 months, a CCT (or equivalent) at the time of application. Awards provide up to 2 years of full-time research, with the option to maintain clinical practice for one day per week under an Honorary Consultant contract with Imperial College Healthcare or another NHS Trust.

What we can offer you:

• Up to 80% protected research time (20% clinical time) to generate preliminary data and develop competitive national or international fellowship applications.
• A comprehensive mentorship programme.
• The opportunity to build your career at a world-leading institution dedicated to using science for humanity.
• Tailored career development and training, including support for clinical academics and a transparent promotion process.
• A sector-leading salary and benefits package, including 39 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes.

Further Information

A concise project outline should be submitted with the application accompanied by a full CV and publication list. Proposed projects should demonstrate clear potential for collaboration with at least one LMS research group.

Short-listed candidates will be introduced to potential LMS scientific mentors to discuss their research project. Candidates will be asked to submit a proposal of up to 3 pages before interview, which would usually be held within 2 months of short-listing.

Please submit:

• A 1-page project outline
• A full CV and publication list
• A cover letter

If you require any further details on the role, please check the LMS website or contact:

The Chair of the Chain Florey Committee Professor, Declan O’Regan (declan.oregan@lms.mrc.ac.uk); or

Aurelie Tromp, the Chain Florey Programme Manager (a.tromp@lms.mrc.ac.uk).

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