Clinical Research Fellow - UOD2287

We are recruiting for an exceptional individual to join us as a Clinical Research Fellow within the Division of Cardiovascular Research. You will lead innovation in the decentralised trial space in a unique collaboration as part of the Scottish Centre for Decentralised Trials (SCOT-DCT), and study for a higher degree (MD or PhD) over a 3-year period.

The post holder will be part of the https://www.dundee.ac.uk/medicine/research/cardiovascular. We support Early Career Researchers, with active mentoring, and a range of relevant training options for scientific and academic development.

The University of Dundee enjoys an internationalreputation for excellence that attractstop-classstudents and academics from acrossthe world - with over 140 countries represented in the University community. You will be based at Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, one of Europe's largest teaching hospitals where the School of Medicine provides outstanding opportunities in medical education and training supported by world class research facilities.

Your priorities will include:

• Drive recruitment into decentralised clinical trials.
• Develop skills in identifying patients eligible for trial recruitment.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of decentralised clinical trials development working.
• Contribute to other clinical trial/research work as required by the supervisor.
• Manage data handling and interpretation of research results and take the lead in writing papers for publication in appropriate peer-reviewed journals.
• Accumulate a significant body of work of the standard required for submission for examination for a Higher Degree (MD or PhD).
• Keep up to date with recent literature and advances in the field.
• Present work at internal and external seminars and national/international conferences as appropriate to enhance the profile of the research group.
• Manage research according to Good Clinical Practice for Research standards. Faculty of Health University of Dundee

Who we are looking for:

• MBChB or equivalent.
• Registered with General Medical Council [GMC] and licensed to practice [or able to be registered if overseas candidate].
• MRCP UK, MRCGP or equivalent.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively with staff at all levels.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Good organisational skills, including the ability to manage research projects.
• Evidence of previous research experience is desirable

For further information about this position please contact Prof. Isla Mackenzie [email protected] or Prof Russell Petty [email protected]