Clinical Research Fellow Full-time

Clinical Research Fellow

UCL Respiratory has around ten investigators researching how respiratory disease develops, identifying who is most at risk, and novel approaches to their management using diverse approaches. The diseases investigated include most of the common respiratory problems, including lung infections, lung cancers, COPD and ILD. Our research is funded by an extensive portfolio of external grant funding (including multiple Wellcome, MRC and NIHR awards). It involves close collaborations within UCL, across the UK, and internationally, with centres in Africa, North and South America, Asia, Australasia, and Europe. UCL Respiratory investigators work closely with their clinical colleagues. They often hold dual appointments with University College London Hospitals (UCLH) or the Royal Free Hospitals Trusts and are integral to the UCLH Biomedical Research Centre. These links help support translational and clinical research and ensures our research remains patient focussed. UCL Respiratory investigators provide national and international leadership through positions on grant-giving organisations, conference organisation and clinical guideline committees, and contribute to technical reports from the World Health Organisation and other bodies.

About the role

This post includes a combination of clinical and laboratory duties. The role centres on contributing to a programme of research examining early disease pathways, supporting data-driven analyses, and assisting with sample-based investigations. Work may involve supporting clinical studies, basic laboratory processing, and general administrative research tasks. The candidate is expected to contribute to ongoing projects, assist in routine study operations, and work collaboratively with existing team members to ensure incremental progress of the research portfolio. This includes tasks involving dataset oversight, biomaterial management, and participation in discussions on analytical modelling. The post holder will be based as a Clinical Research Associate within the Lungs for Living Research Centre in UCL Respiratory, working in a team led by Professor Janes. This post is available for two years in the first instance and is eligible for UCL sponsorship.

About you

The post holder is required to hold full GMC registration, MRCP and an NTN in Respiratory Medicine. They must have experience of audit/research and a knowledge of basic research methods and statistics. Specialist skills in bronchoscopy, EBUS and teaching are desirable with a willingness to learn new skills. The post holder will be required to work independently and as part of a team and be computer literate with excellent communication skills.

What we offer

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team working across the Division of Medicine. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.