Clinical Research Fellow

**Job Purpose**
This is a fixed term (3 years) Clinical Research Fellowship tenable in the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health. The post is funded 50% by University of Glasgow & 50% by NHS R&D. An honorary clinical contract will be required and applied for on appointment to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and/or other Health Boards as appropriate.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
- Responsible for supporting recruitment to clinical studies and data collection.
2. Supporting project management and study coordination in specified projects.
3. Analysis of data as directed and supervised by the principal investigators.
4. Supporting source data collection across sites.
5. Supporting the Chief Investigator with communication to collaborators, stakeholders, including patients and their carers/relative
6. Supporting trial management and compliance with Good Clinical Practice
7. Supporting outputs of the research including abstracts and scientific papers. The research activity and data collected will support a Higher Degree.
8. Responsible for presenting at dissemination events including collaboration meetings and scientific symposia related to the School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health.
9. Support clinical and translational research in the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and the Golden Jubilee National Hospital, as appropriate
10. The Fellow will be expected to register for a higher degree (e.g., MD or PhD) and the work is expected to contribute to the basis for submission of a higher degree. Training in relevant methodologies (e.g., Good Clinical Practice, MRI, ECG, molecular techniques) will be undertaken and certification maintained throughout the fellowship.
11. Support for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities within the School may be required but will not form a major component of the post.
12. The Fellow will support administrative activities associated with the project(s).
13. 50% of this position will support Clinical activities at the Clinical Research Facility at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in a specialty related to research in the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health (e.g. cardiology, renal medicine, clinical pharmacology, chemical pathology, diabetes and endocrinology).
15. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.

**Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience**

**Knowledge/Qualifications**

**Essential**:

A1. MBChB or equivalent
A2. MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
A3. Completed general professional training in general medicine.
A4. Full registration with General Medical Council & Licence to Practise

**Desirable**:

**Skills & Experience**

**Essential**:

C1. Experience in a clinical area related to research in the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health (e.g. cardiology, renal medicine, clinical pharmacology, chemical pathology, diabetes and endocrinology, at least ST3).
C2. Self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
C3. Good organisational and IT skills.
C4. Ability to manage research projects.
C5. Ability to work towards School objectives.
C6. Excellent communication skills (patients, research staff, line manager).
C7. Evidence of distinction in career to date e.g., prizes, awards, bursaries.
C8. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to get on well with colleagues but also strong ambitions in the field.

**Desirable**:

D1. Evidence of publication or experience in writing
D2. Previous involvement in clinical studies and/or preclinical translational research projects including courses relevant to clinical and translational research.
D3. Capacity for originality and innovation.

**Job Features**In addition to a Supervisor and Co-supervisor, all postgraduate students will have an academic advisor appointed to provide mentoring. Progress will be reviewed annually.

**INFORMAL ENQIRIES** Informal enquiries may be made to:

Professor Christian Delles Head of the School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health University of Glasgow BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre
126 University Place Glasgow, G12 8TA
Scotland, UK
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**Terms and Conditions**
Salary will be on the Clinical Research Fellow grade, £38,704 - £57,349 per annum.
This post is full-time and fixed term for 3 years.

**Probationary Period**
All members of staff are contracted to a 6 month notice period.
Members of staff are normally eligible to contribute to the Universities' Superannuation Scheme (USS) and on appointment shall be deemed to be in membership of the scheme and contributions deducted accordingly, unless the University is advised in writing prior to the commencement of employment of a wish not to join.” Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits. It may be