Clinical Research Fellow in Cardiology - Midlothian, United Kingdom - The University of Edinburgh

Description

AMN2 £43,504- £64,461

Full-Time 40 hours per week

Fixed-term 12 month contract

The Opportunity:

Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Fellowship in Cardiology at the University of Edinburgh's Centre for Cardiovascular Science (CVS) with a view to obtaining a PhD. Potential applicants should contact Professor Nicholas L Mills or Dr Kuan Ken Lee

Professor Mills and Dr Lee's research interests are in health data research, cardiac biomarkers, care pathways and data-enabled clinical trials. For further details see the CVS website.

Under Professor Mills and Dr Lee's supervision, the appointee will be required to demonstrate an ability to work independently and deliver a wide range of complex tasks. They will need to demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and self-motivation to deliver the health data research projects. During this post, the appointee will obtain a higher postgraduate (PhD or MD) degree.

This post is full-time (40 hours per week). We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Please note - Applicants should include approx. 300 words describing their research experience to date and indicating their preferred area of research for their PhD as part of their supporting statement.

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.