Clinical Research Fellow in Psychiatry

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

**Grade AMN2: £43,504 - £64,461 per annum**

**CMVM/Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences**

**Full time: 35 hours per week**

**Fixed Term: 3.5 Years
**The Opportunity**:
We have an exciting opportunity for a trainee psychiatrist to join our research group as a clinical research fellow. This 3.5 year post is part a major Wellcome-funded project entitled _“AMBIENT-BD: Using sleep and circadian rhythms data to understand trajectories and clinical outcomes in bipolar disorder.” _(PI Daniel Smith). This position will be of interest to those interested in an academic career and there will be an opportunity to complete a full-time research doctorate (MD or PhD). There is a generous budget for training and conference attendance. The post is full-time but we are open to part-time or flexible working patterns.

**Your skills and attributes for success**:

- Strong commitment to working in clinical research
- Ability to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team
- Excellent analytical and writing skills
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills

An Honorary NHS contract will be sought for the successful post holder. You therefore must be eligible to hold an honorary contract with NHS Lothian, and must also be registered with the General Medical Council.

Salary will be determined on the basis of previous service in the NHS training grades. Normally you will be matched to your current incremental point or nearest equivalent. If you are currently a member of the NHS Pension Scheme and are employed in a clinical post it may be possible for you to remain a member of the NHS Pension Scheme.

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**As a valued member of our team you can expect**:

- A competitive salary of **£43,504 - £64,461 per annum**
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our **staff benefits page **(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

**Championing equality, diversity and inclusion**

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our **right to work webpages **(opens new browser tab)

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

**Key dates to note**

Interviews will be held tbc



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