Clinical Research Fellow in Neurology/Translational Neuroscience

University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious higher education institution in Sheffield is seeking a highly motivated clinical trainee to join their Neurology research team. The post focuses on patient care and involves participation in groundbreaking gene therapy and experimental medicine trials. Candidates will develop their own research interests and contribute to both teaching and academic publications. Ideal for pre- or post-MRCP candidates aiming for a future in Neurology.

Qualifications

• Motivated candidates with an interest in Neurology and motor neuron disease.
• Ability to conduct experimental medicine studies.
• Experience in securing funding for research.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Develop a specific research interest in neurodegeneration.
• Publish research findings in high-ranking journals.

Skills

Patient-focused care

Good clinical practice

Research funding acquisition

Effective time management

Education

Pre- or post-MRCP qualification

Job description

University of Sheffield • Working Pattern: Full time • Faculty: Faculty of Health • School: School of Medicine and Population Health • Division of Neuroscience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated clinical trainee interested in Neurology research to join our Motor Neurone Disease/Neurodegeneration clinical research programme. This post will be predominantly patient focused, playing a key role in helping to deliver cutting edge gene therapy and experimental medicine trials. The ability to implement good clinical practice is therefore essential.

You will have the opportunity to be part of the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre (Translational Neuroscience for Chronic Neurological Disorders) Junior Academy and gain an appreciation of a wide variety of translational neuroscience research programmes. You will have the opportunity to develop your own research project aligned to the interests of the MND group.

All members of the academic department are expected to be research active. The group has a number of research interests and involvement with any of these will be encouraged. There is ample opportunity for help with supervision during research but you will be expected to be involved with the process of raising funds for your research. This will be done in consultation with Professor Shaw and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes of the school.
• Undertake assessment of students and have personal mentoring responsibilities for a small group of students on the MBChB programme.
• Develop specific research interest to achieve the status of a national / international expert. Applications from candidates with an interest in motor neuron disease / neurodegeneration are particularly welcome.
• Contribute to the conduct of experimental medicine studies in neurodegeneration.
• Secure peer-reviewed competitive funding for research projects.
• Achieve an optimal standard of academic contribution by publishing research findings in high ranking scientific and specialty journals, and routinely appraising the literature.
• Aim to obtain funding for a senior research fellowship, e.g. Clinician Scientist Award towards the end of training.
• Gain experience and expertise in giving academic seminars and lectures.
• Develop time-management skills, and achieve a balance between clinical, research and teaching duties throughout the appointment and beyond.

The successful applicant will integrate with a multidisciplinary team of research clinicians and scientists with expertise in an array of cutting‑edge biological and clinical research techniques at the state‑of‑the‑art Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN), University of Sheffield and the Academic Directorate of Neurosciences, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The post is aimed towards pre‑ or post‑MRCP candidates who have an interest in Neurology as a future career path. Candidates may be at Fellowship level for those aiming to undertake a PhD.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.