Clinical Research Fellow in Infectious Diseases

University of Southampton; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university and research institution is seeking a part-time Clinical Research Fellow in Infectious Diseases at Southampton General Hospital. The successful candidate will support a funded research programme focusing on rapid diagnostic tests. Applicants must be clinically trained with an MBBS or equivalent, possess research experience, and be registered with the GMC. This position offers a salary range of £38,831 to £73,992 pro rata per annum, with a fixed term until 28/02/2029.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent, MRCP or equivalent, completion of Core Medical Training (CMT) or equivalent.
• Research experience supported by high quality publications and research outputs.
• Fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).

Responsibilities

• Support the NIHR funded research programme on rapid diagnostic tests.
• Contribute to and deliver a programme of clinical infectious diseases research.

Skills

Clinical research skills

Experience in infectious diseases

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Completion of Core Medical Training (CMT)

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

Location: Southampton General Hospital. Salary £38,831 to £73,992 pro rata per annum. Part Time Fixed Term (0.8FTE) until 28/02/2029. Closing Date: Monday 29 December 2025. Interview Date: To be confirmed. Reference: 3298625FC.

Clinical Research Fellow in Infectious Diseases

The University of Southampton (UoS), in partnership with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), is looking to recruit a clinical research fellow in infectious diseases.

The successful candidate will work part time as clinical research fellow supporting Professor Clark in his NIHR funded research programme on rapid diagnostic tests.

The UoS is a leading research-intensive university, a member of the Russell Group and one of the top 100 universities worldwide. We deliver an excellent educational experience, world‑leading research and are known for successfully commercialisingthat research through enterprise.

Working with colleagues across the University and in the local NHS, we have strengthened our position as a renowned centre for translational research, leading innovative learning and discovery for better health across the life‑course.

In this context, we are looking to appoint an outstanding clinical research fellow to support the expansion of infectious diseases research including the assessment of rapid diagnostic tests for infection.

The University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) provides healthcare to 1.9m people living in Southampton and South Hampshire, plus specialist services to >3.7m people in central southern England and the Channel Islands. The Trust is a major centre for teaching and research. We provide a high quality care for patients with severe and complex infection through the infectious diseases and microbiology service.

What we are looking for

A dynamic, self‑motivated, clinically trained individual to contribute to and deliver a programme of clinical infectious diseases research.

Applicants must have

• MBBS or equivalent, MRCP or equivalent, completion of Core Medical Training (CMT) or equivalent
• Research experience supported by high quality publications and other research outputs/impacts.
• Non‑UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

Additional Information

Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).

Professor Tristan Clark, NIHR Professor of Infectious Diseases. [e-mail]

Note: successful applicants will be appointed to a different salary range (£46,675 to £67,610) if they were at ST3 on or before 2 August 2016.