Clinical Research Fellow in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Clinical Research Fellow in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Edinburgh - Western General, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus)

Job Info

• Job Identification 12087
• Locations Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU, GB (100% On-campus)
• Organization Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine, Edinburgh University Group
• Department Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine
• Apply Before 03/14/2025, 11:59 PM
• Health and Safety Requirements Key hazards identified (plan is in place)
• Criminal Record Check Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check required
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Work Duration Months 36
• Job Schedule Full time
• Grade AMN2
• Number of Openings 1
• Job Function Researcher

Job Description

OPEN-IBD Gastroenterology Clinical Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh and the Western General Hospital.

Fixed Term Contract - 3 Years.

Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week.

The Opportunity:

We are looking to appoint a clinical research fellow in Inflammatory Bowel Disease with a view to completing a 3-year PhD in the Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine, at The University of Edinburgh. This post is fully funded for 3 years through the OPEN-IBD project that brings together 7 sites in the UK with the Wellcome Sanger Institute in a collaboration to recruit 2,000 patients with suspected IBD and collect biologic samples at the time of diagnosis to create a unique inception cohort and biorepository for further research.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

The salary for this post is £48,287 to £68,710 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Degree
• Completion of Foundation Training
• GI/IBD clinical experience
• Experience and/or interest in translational and clinical research
• Experience in coding/computer programming/statistical analysis

Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• Training as a data scientist to complete your PhD
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 14 March 2025.

Interviews will be held after the closing date.

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office's English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.

About Us

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

About the Team

The Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine (CGEM) uses genetics and genomics to understand the mechanisms of disease and improve disease prediction, prevention and prognosis. Our research is leading to the development of new diagnostic tests and medicines and better use of existing medicines in clinical trials.

The Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine is part of the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC). This partnership with MRC Human Genetics Unit and CRUK Edinburgh Centre aims to understand development and disease by using the latest developments in genetic, genomic, cellular and clinical science. The partnership provides access to state of the art scientific facilities, scientific infrastructure and business support, including on-site Advanced Imaging Resource, Animal Model support, Bioinformatics Analysis Core, DNA sequencing, Flow Cytometry, Mass Spectrometry, HTPU microarray. The IGC also offers a highly collegial environment with excellent local career development support, active social, wellbeing and sustainability related groups making it a very desirable and supportive working environment.