Applications are invited for up to one cardiology clinical research fellow posts at City St George’s, University of London. The successful applicants will be supported by research fellow grants sponsored by the charitable organisation Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and by Fondazione Maseri through the Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Giuliano-Isontina. The posts offer the opportunity to conduct exciting research projects in order to gain a higher research degree (MDres or PhD).
The successful applicants will undertake research, under the supervision of Dr Gherardo Finocchiaro, Prof Sanjay Sharma and Prof Michael Papadakis in inherited cardiac diseases, sports cardiology and cardiac screening. The applicant will conduct research in the field of sudden cardiac death, focusing on the genetic factors underlying this condition. The project will involve analyzing genetic data from a large cohort of sudden death victims and conducting prospective family screening to identify family members at risk. The applicant will also support the CRY screening services, as well as receive clinical training in inherited cardiac conditions, sports cardiology and cardiac imaging.
Applicants should be clinically qualified with ALS and MRCP. They should ideally have a specialty interest in imaging and arrhythmias and experience of working with families with inherited cardiac conditions. Enthusiasm and self-motivation are essential for the post. The successful applicant should be able to work independently, but will also be flexible and a good team member.
External applicants will be able to apply after the 22nd May if there are no internal applicants.
For further information about this position and to apply, visit http://jobs.sgul.ac.uk.
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We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.
Please quote reference: 116-25
Closing date: 22 May 2025
Interview date: TBC