Clinical Research Fellow

COLLEGE OF MVLS

School of Infection & Immunity

Clinical

Clinical Academic

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated and clinically qualified individual to join our dynamic research team as a Clinical Research Fellow in Rheumatology. This post is available until the 31st of December 2025 and offers a unique opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of cutting-edge biopsy trials while contributing to a broader portfolio of translational and clinical research studies in inflammatory rheumatic diseases. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Professor Stefan Siebert and will be based within a vibrant academic and clinical environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team of researchers.

The post is ideal for a clinician seeking experience in clinical trials and translational research.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Plan, design, and implement research projects or components of larger studies in collaboration with senior grant holders and research partners. The aim is to support ongoing research activities including recruiting and screening patients, obtaining informed consent, performing study-related patient visits as part of the research team and performing ultrasound-guided synovial biopsies and skin biopsies (with appropriate training and supervision, if required) as part of biopsy-based studies and clinical trials.

2. Write and submit applications for Ethics and Research Management approval, as appropriate and in conjunction with PIs.

3. Manage data handling and interpretation of research results and take the lead in writing papers for publication in appropriate peer-reviewed journals.

4. Prepare research reports and submit at least one manuscript of material for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

5. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team meetings/discussions and departmental research group activities.

6. Present work at internal and external seminars and national/ international conferences, as appropriate, to enhance the profile of the research group

7. Contribute to the organisation of project-related workshops, seminars or conferences.

8. Undertake clinical work under an NHS honorary contract, as detailed below and in line with clinical grade.

9. Keep up to date with recent literature and advances in the field.

10. Deliver teaching materials and supervise undergraduate / postgraduate student projects and contribute to the academic progress of students.

11. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan - World Changers Together.

These key tasks are not intended to be exhaustive but simply highlight a number of major tasks which the staff member may be reasonably expected to perform.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications 

Essential:

A1. Primary medical qualification, e.g. MBChB or equivalent

A2. Registered with General Medical Council (GMC) and licensed to practice.

A3. Hold a UK rheumatology national training number (NTN) or a rheumatology Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Desirable:

B1. BSc or equivalent intercalated degree

B2. Evidence of distinction in career to date e.g. prizes, awards, bursaries.

Skills

Essential:

C1. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to get on well with colleagues

C2. Self-motivation and the ability to work as part of a team and independently.

C3. Good organisational and IT skills.

C4. Ability to manage project(s).

C5. Capacity for originality and innovation.

C6. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Experience

Essential:

E1. Strong interest in academic medicine and translational research

E2. Demonstrable specialist clinical experience managing patients with inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue diseases, or related autoimmune conditions.

E3. Training and experience in ultrasound for interventions/procedures

E4. Willingness to develop skills in ultrasound-guided synovial biopsy techniques.

E5. Demonstrable ability to manage complex workload and timelines.

Desirable:

F1. Experience in undergraduate teaching or postgraduate teaching.

F2. Previous experience in research

Informal Enquiries For further information please contact Professor Stefan Siebert, Principal Investigator via email Stefan.siebert@glasgow.ac.uk

Job Features

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be on the Clinical Academic scale £48,288 - £71,550 per annum.

This post is full time and fixed term until 31 December 2025..

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The Post - General Information Clinical Research Fellowships offer medical graduates the opportunity for training in a range of research methodologies relevant to modern biomedical research in Medicine and related specialities. Most Clinical Fellows will undertake research training to consolidate career prospects, by participating in relevant research. The post should make individuals competitive for future NHS teaching hospital appointment or Academic Lecturer/Clinician Scientist awards.

Research Training All Clinical Research Fellows will have a mentor assigned at the time of appointment. The mentor will usually become the supervisor for any matriculated Higher degree (see below). Clinical Research Fellows are encouraged to attend workshops and training in generic transferable skills organised by the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences Graduate School. Full details of the programme are available at http://www.fom.gla.ac.uk/RDTC/ Regular attendance and contributions to research meetings of their group is expected.

Clinical Work An appropriate honorary grading will be sought from the relevant NHS Service. Clinical activities may be limited to those required for research training, such as recruitment to trials and conduct of clinical research. However, limited additional clinical experience will usually be available subject to the agreement of the supervisor and NHS Services Clinical Director, with out-patient experience in Medicine and relevant Specialties. Where any clinical activities of a Service nature extend beyond the usual working week, confirmation in advance of any such responsibilities and agreement on additional payments must be obtained from appropriate NHS Services management. The individual will have a contract with the NHS Services via the appropriate directorate/division, which will specify the agreed amount of clinical work and the level of remuneration. Since the funding for this post does not include an element for clinical training or NHS service work, any such clinical work must be arranged to avoid impacting substantially on research time.

Funding Sources The post will be funded as part of research grants funded by Industry.  As noted above, there may be opportunities for additional salary supplements providing NHS cover in Medicine and related specialties (by negotiation with local NHS management and subject to prioritisation of research). In relation to such supplements, the University will act as Paymaster only.

Research Training Base The Clinical Research Fellow will be based in the School of Infection and Immunity within the University of Glasgow.

Teaching There will be no regular commitment to teaching but research fellows are encouraged to contribute to both problem-based learning and clinical teaching sessions for undergraduate medical students when research commitments allow.     Performance & Development Review The University is committed to undertaking Performance and Development Review (P&DR) for all of its employees with the goal of maximising individual and organisational performance while supporting personal development. Clinical academic staff who hold honorary Specialist/Specialty Registrar (SpR) contracts with the NHS have been opted out of the standard University P&DR framework, on the understanding that the appointee will undergo an Annual Review of Clinical Progress (appraisal) which will be informed by an Annual Academic Progress Report.

 Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme

The post for which you are applying is considered ‘registered work’ in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act. It requires the successful applicant to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to appointment. This check is necessary to ensure that the University of Glasgow fulfils its legal duties under the Act.

If you are successful in your application, the offer of employment will be subject to PVG Scheme membership. Further information is available at:

https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme/  

Please note it is a criminal offence to apply for a PVG if you have previously been Disqualified from working with this group.

Closing Date: 9 July 2025 at 23:45

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