Clinical Research Fellow
AMN2: £52,229 \- £77,389 per annum
CMVM / Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research
Full time: 40 hours per week
Fixed Term: 12 months
The Opportunity:
Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger.
Our 12\-month Clinical fellowships are aimed at enabling outstanding predoctoral clinical fellows to further refine their ideas and commence early work to support an expected externally funded clinical training PhD fellowship in a subject area related to the themes of the Edinburgh BHF Centre of Research Excellence: Heart Diseases, Stroke \& Vascular Dementia, Cardio metabolism, Advanced Vascular Imaging, and Data Driven Innovation. Applicants are expected to submit an overview for their proposed PhD fellowship and detail the activity planned during this 12\-month post. It is expected that an external PhD Fellowship application should be in an advanced state with clear timelines to specific funding calls. They must have already discussed this plan with a potential supervisor within our centre well in advance of submission and gained their support.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Outstanding predoctoral clinical fellow with motivation and enthusiasm to develop an excellent Clinical PhD fellowship application to external funding sources which fits within the themes of the Edinburgh BHF Centre of Research Excellence
- Excellent team player and collaborator to contribute as a key member of a team of researchers, under supervision from the Principal Investigator
- Exceptional communications skills and attention to detail to maintain accurate and up\-to\-date records to document research progress and take a lead role in writing up data for publication.
- A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
- Professional development and subject matter expertise
- Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
- This post is full\-time (40 hours per week). We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non\-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on\-campus working.
How to apply
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
\- CV
\- Cover letter
\- The outline of your proposed PhD research project, proposed supervisor, plans for external fellowship application, and how you will use this 12\-month period – max 1 page including references.
An Honorary NHS contract will be sought for the successful post holder. You therefore must be eligible to hold an honorary contract with NHS Lothian, and must also be registered with the General Medical Council.
Salary will be determined on the basis of previous service in the NHS training grades. Normally you will be matched to your current incremental point or nearest equivalent. If you are currently a member of the NHS Pension Scheme and are employed in a clinical post it may be possible for you to remain a member of the NHS Pension Scheme.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 23 June 2026\.
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