Junior Clinical Research Fellow - Renal

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is inviting applications for a part-time Research Fellow position to support kidney transplantation research. The role involves coordinating study elements like participant identification, sample processing, and data analysis, providing excellent training in molecular diagnostics and clinical research. Ideal for candidates seeking an academic career in nephrology or transplantation. The position offers flexible hours and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Next-level training

Qualifications

• Support delivery of a research programme on kidney transplantation.
• Coordinate participant identification and sample processing.
• Assist with data management and regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collect clinical samples from kidney transplant recipients.
• Process and transfer samples according to SOPs.
• Prepare study reports in line with contractual milestones.

Skills

Translational transplant research

Laboratory-based biomarker methods

Molecular diagnostics

Clinical research

Job description

Applications are invited for a part‑time (0.5 WTE) Research Fellow to support delivery of the Devyser‑funded research programme “Evaluation of a diagnostic method for detection of molecular signs of rejection and tissue damage following kidney transplantation” at the Royal Free Hospital.

This is a research‑only post with no clinical service commitment. Under the supervision of Dr Rhys Evans, the post‑holder will coordinate and deliver key elements of the study, including participant identification, sample processing, assay coordination, data management and analysis, and regulatory documentation. The Fellow will support operational delivery of the study in accordance with GCP, NIHR standards, Research Governance, and the project timelines outlined in the Devyser Research Funding Agreement.

This role offers excellent training in translational transplant research, laboratory‑based biomarker methods, molecular diagnostics, and regulated research delivery. It is well‑suited to individuals seeking to develop an academic career in transplantation, nephrology, molecular diagnostics or clinical research.

Background & research approach

Devyser AB specialises in advanced diagnostic kits for complex DNA testing. The Royal Free, as an internationally recognised transplant centre, will conduct a 3‑year evaluation of a novel molecular diagnostic method for detecting early evidence of allograft rejection and tissue injury in kidney transplant recipients.

The Study Will Involve

• Collection of clinical samples from kidney transplant recipients
• Processing and transfer of samples according to SOPs
• Integration of Devyser molecular assay outputs with clinical and laboratory data
• Analysis of correlations between molecular markers, graft function, and clinical outcomes
• Preparation of interim and final study reports for Devyser in line with contractual milestones

The post‑holder will be central in coordinating research visits, sample logistics, and data acquisition.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward‑thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next‑level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Prof Rhys Evans Job title: Clinical Lead for Renal Transplantation Email address: [e-mail]