This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Fellow to take part in the wide range of ongoing research activity primarily working on vaccine trials run by the St George’s Vaccine Institute. The St George’s Vaccine Institute (SGVI) is based in the Institute for Infection and Immunity and is comprised of the adult vaccine team and the paediatric vaccine team delivering adult, pediatric and maternal vaccine trials. The Institute for Infection and Immunity is involved in infection related research and teaching programmes, and it has strong links to St George’s University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and running of vaccine trials and other infectious disease studies. This may include the preparation and submission of ethics and grant applications. The post holder will have a strong interest in infectious diseases, vaccinology or public health. It is anticipated that during this 12-month period the individual will, if they wish, and with support, work on funding applications to allow further, more detailed research focussing on any one of these areas, which can then lead to a higher degree.
Key attributes of the successful applicant include:
- Medically qualified to at least Foundation Year Two Level, with full GMC registration
- Experience and/or interest in Infectious Diseases
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to develop and deliver high-quality research and to publish in peer-reviewed journals
For further information about this position and to apply, visit http://jobs.sgul.ac.uk.
St George’s School of Health and Medical Sciences is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.
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: 637-24-R
Closing date: 15 October 2024
Interview date: TBC