Clinical Research Fellow

Opportunita; Leicester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leicester’s Division of Respiratory Sciences seeks a Clinical Research Fellow based at Glenfield Hospital to study biomarkers of airway hyperresponsiveness in asthma. Funded by the Midlands Asthma and Allergy Research Association, the project sits within the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre asthma service.

You will screen participants, process samples and data using omics methods, analyse results, and contribute to manuscripts while supporting governance and potential

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent and full GMC registration, MRCP (UK) or equivalent, with two years of Foundation training and Respiratory Medicine experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, data protection and Good Clinical Practice awareness.
• Experience in research through publications, conference presentations or academic training.

Responsibilities

• Screen, recruit and sample research participants before and after methacholine challenge.
• Support processing and recording of samples and study data; contribute to laboratory studies using omics methods.
• Analyze findings, present results, and prepare reports and manuscripts.
• Coordinate study governance and ethical requirements; support clinical care.
• Possibly supervise junior colleagues and present at meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

MB BS or equivalent

MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Job description

# Clinical Research FellowUniversity of Leicester Leicester, United KingdomSalary: **GBP 33,662 - 38,448 per year**Application Deadline: **November 23, 2026**Position Type: **Other**Date Posted: **November 2, 2026**Contact Email: **[e-mail]**Source details may be limitedExplicify summary## Offer SummaryThe University of Leicester seeks a Clinical Research Fellow for its Division of Respiratory Sciences in the United Kingdom. This role involves investigating potential biomarkers of airway hyperresponsiveness in asthma patients, funded by the Midlands Asthma and Allergy Research Association. Based at Glenfield Hospital within the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, the fellow will screen participants, manage sample processing using omics methods, and contribute to laboratory studies. Responsibilities include analyzing findings, preparing scientific manuscripts, coordinating study governance, and supporting clinical care. Candidates must hold an MB BS or equivalent, full GMC registration, MRCP (UK) or equivalent, and have completed two years of Foundation training with experience in Respiratory Medicine. The position offers a salary between £33,662 and £38,448 per annum, along with support for higher degree applications and professional development opportunities.Generated from stored offer content. Always confirm details in the official posting.## Project Description### About the roleWe are seeking a Clinical Research Fellow to join the University of Leicester’s Division of Respiratory Sciences and undertake a research project investigating potential biomarkers of airway hyperresponsiveness in people with asthma. Funded by the Midlands Asthma and Allergy Research Association, this collaborative project brings together expertise from Respiratory Sciences and Genome Biology. Based at Glenfield Hospital, you will work within the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre asthma service and will be supported to apply for a higher degree.You will be responsible for screening, recruiting and sampling research participants before and after methacholine challenge, supporting the processing and recording of samples and study data, and contributing to laboratory studies using omics methods. Working collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues, you will analyse and present findings, prepare reports and scientific manuscripts, help coordinate the study in accordance with research governance and ethical requirements, and support the clinical care of participants. You may also contribute to relevant outpatient clinics, supervise junior colleagues and present the research at national and international meetings.### About youYou will hold an MB BS or equivalent, have full GMC registration and a licence to practise, and hold MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification. You will have completed at least two full years of Foundation training or equivalent and have experience of working in Respiratory Medicine. You will understand the governance, ethical and data-protection requirements associated with clinical research and hold, or be able to obtain, Good Clinical Practice certification. A demonstrable commitment to research through publications, conference presentations, prizes or academic training is also essential. With excellent written and verbal communication skills, you will be able to work accurately, organise competing priorities and manage your workload independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary research team. You will bring an ethical and reliable approach, flexibility, initiative and a desire to learn. Experience of managing patients with asthma, research or statistical methodology, data-analysis tools, or asthma-related research would be advantageous.### Additional informationInformal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Prof Dominick Shaw on [e-mail] part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.Unable to show this video due to your cookie preferencesJob Summary Download 12742\\_Job\\_Summary.pdf---### Academic [e-mail]02/11/2026Last UpdateUniversity of Leicesterjobs.le.ac.uk## Apply for this positionThis application must be completed through the official university portal.Apply on official website