Clinical Research Fellow - London

Clinical Research FellowJob Type: Full-Time.Starting Salary: 52655 plus benefitsTo find out more about the job please click the apply for job button to be taken to Imperial job site

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated Clinical Research Fellow to work on projects in memory and cognition including Alzheimer's Disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. We are looking for highly motivated junior doctors who would like to gain experience in research to pursue their career in neurology, psychiatry, and general medicine with a research focus.

What you would be doing

You will be supervised by Professor within the Department of Brain Sciences. The Centre evaluates neuroinflammation and other neurodegenerative process such as synaptic function, mitochondrial function, amyloid and tau and structural functional changes in neurodegeneration using PET, MRI and CSF markers, and involves both basic and translational imaging.

This post is funded funded by an award from Alzheimer's Drug Discovery. You will work on this project, and others in Professor Edison's portfolio, helping to recruit and cognitively assess patients and coordinate patient care. You will also get the opportunity to plan and write future proposals for funding, as well as your own fellowship application.

What we are looking for

You should have a degree in medicine (MBBS) and have GMC registration. You should have clinical experience in a relevant discipline, such as neurology or general medicine. You should be well-organised and experienced of problem solving in research projects. Experience in administering relevant neurology symptom-related questionnaires is desirable but not essential.

You will receive training in clinical trial management and how to write high impact papers and research applications.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
• Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for academic staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.

• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various

  Further information

  This is a fixed-term, full-time post for 1 year, with the possibility of extension based at our Hammersmith Campus. This post is available for those in and out of training.

  If you require any further details on the role please contact Professor Paul Edison ().