Neuro Translational Research Fellow – MND Trials

Dunhillmedical; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Excellent benefits

Development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking a highly motivated clinical trainee for a Neurology research role within the MND/ Neurodegeneration clinical research programme. The post focuses on patient-focused work, gene therapy trials, and translational neuroscience under supervision.

You will join the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre Junior Academy and have opportunities to develop your own project aligned to MND interests, with weekly clinics and training days.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification (assessed at application).
• GMC full registration at time of appointment and a current licence to practise medicine (assessed at application).
• A minimum of two years General Professional Training involving direct patient care.
• Completed Foundation Year 2 before starting in post.
• Strong evidence of academic potential from qualifications, honours, prizes, awards etc.
• Experience in Neurology at SHO/SPR grade and demonstrating the potential to progress.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and refine experiments in translational neuroscience research.
• Assist in experimental medicine studies and clinical trials.
• Assist in collection, documentation and analysis of biosamples.
• Analyse and record clinical data to aid research design.
• Prepare papers for journals or conferences to disseminate findings.
• Coordinate and liaise with the research group; supervise as required.
• Attend weekly clinic sessions and neurology training days.
• Plan for research programme milestones and deliverables.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Research productivity

Innovation in teaching

Neurology experience

MRCP UK

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC full registration

Foundation Year 2 completed

Job description

The University of Sheffield is seeking a highly motivated clinical trainee for a Neurology research role within the MND/ Neurodegeneration clinical research programme. The post focuses on patient-focused work, gene therapy trials, and translational neuroscience under supervision.

You will join the NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre Junior Academy and have opportunities to develop your own project aligned to MND interests, with weekly clinics and training days.