Clinical Research Fellow

University of Edinburgh; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a clinical research fellow to work on initiatives aimed at eliminating cervical cancer. This full-time position requires an MBChB with full GMC registration and offers a competitive salary of £48,288 to £71,550 per annum. The role includes developing clinical research skills and pursuing an MD, possibly extending to a PhD. Comprehensive staff benefits and an exciting work environment are provided.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Defined benefits pension scheme

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required for clinical practice.
• Willing to participate in GCP training.
• Interest in sexual and reproductive health research.

Responsibilities

• Join the team in mixed methods research on cervical cancer elimination.
• Develop clinical research skills.
• Pursue an MD with potential for PhD funding.

Skills

MBChB with full GMC registration

Understanding of the ethics of medical research

Willingness to engage in research

Job description

Grade AMN2: £48,288 to £71,550 per annum (will be capped at paypoint 3)

CMVM / School of Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Reproductive Health

Full-time: 40 hours per week

Fixed term: 2 years

The Opportunity

We are looking for a clinical research fellow to join our team based in sexual and reproductive health to work on mixed methods research on initiatives to eliminate cervical cancer, develop clinical research skills, and pursue a MD (possible option if additional funding available to extend to PhD).

This post is full-time (40 hours per week), and may require some flexible working.

Your skills and attributes for success

• MBChB with full GMC registration
• Willingness to attend a GCP course and participate in generic training for clinical researchers is essential
• Understanding of the ethics of medical research.
• Willingness to engage in research in sexual and reproductive health with a focus on elimination of cervical cancer.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect

• A competitive salary of £48,288 - £71,550 - the starting salary will be capped at AMN2 paypoint 3 (equivalent of ST4 on the Scotland Junior Doctor payscale). Any appointment above this paypoint may result in a reduction in contract length.
• 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, will be eligible to retain NHS pension.

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

The closing date for applications is 8 December 2025.

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