MSK Research Fellow: Clinical & Lab Training

The University of Glasgow; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days leave (full-time)

Pension benefits

Flexible working

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

The University of Glasgow invites applications for a 12‑month Clinical Research Fellow to develop research skills in musculoskeletal medicine while undertaking limited clinical duties and teaching. The post includes NHS honorary contract arrangements and mentorship within the Glasgow MSK Research Group.

You will engage in ethics approvals, data analysis, manuscript writing, and presenting work at seminars and conferences, with opportunities to contribute to workshops and the university’s

Qualifications

• Essential: MBChB or equivalent qualification.
• Essential: GMC registration and licensed to practice.
• Desirable: intercalated degree (BSc).
• Desirable: evidence of distinction in career (awards/bursaries).
• Essential: strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Essential: ability to work both in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Implement projects in collaboration with Glasgow MSK Research Group PIs.
• Write and submit ethics and research approvals.
• Manage data handling, analysis, and manuscript writing.
• Prepare research reports and submit manuscripts to peer‑reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in group meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Project management

Institute objectives

Communication (oral)

Communication (written)

Originality and innovation

Education

MBChB or equivalent

GMC registration and licensed to practice

Intercalated degree (BSc)

Awards or prizes evidence

Tools

IT skills

Job description

The University of Glasgow invites applications for a 12‑month Clinical Research Fellow to develop research skills in musculoskeletal medicine while undertaking limited clinical duties and teaching. The post includes NHS honorary contract arrangements and mentorship within the Glasgow MSK Research Group.

You will engage in ethics approvals, data analysis, manuscript writing, and presenting work at seminars and conferences, with opportunities to contribute to workshops and the university’s