Clinical Research Fellow in Psychiatry

Job title:

Clinical Research Fellow in Psychiatry

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade AMN2: £43,504 – £64,461 per annumCMVM/Centre for Clinical Brain SciencesFull time: 35 hours per weekFixed Term: 3.5 YearsThe Opportunity:We have an exciting opportunity for a trainee psychiatrist to join our research group as a clinical research fellow. This 3.5 year post is part a major Wellcome-funded project entitled “AMBIENT-BD: Using sleep and circadian rhythms data to understand trajectories and clinical outcomes in bipolar disorder.” (PI Daniel Smith). This position will be of interest to those interested in an academic career and there will be an opportunity to complete a full-time research doctorate (MD or PhD). There is a generous budget for training and conference attendance. The post is full-time but we are open to part-time or flexible working patterns.The postholder will play a key role in the recruitment and clinical assessment of participants in the AMBIENT-BD study ( ), including individuals with bipolar disorder. They will support the collection of data on past psychiatric history, medication status, family history, current mood and radar-data on sleep and rest/activity rhythms. They will also analyse data, draft publications and take part in the knowledge exchange and dissemination activities associated with this project.Your skills and attributes for success:

• Strong commitment to working in clinical research
• Ability to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills

As part of this application you will be required to submit a one page document outlining how you meet the essential criteria, as outlined on the job description.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.Click to view a copy of the fullAs a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary of £43,504 – £64,461 per annum

• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefitsChampioning equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.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 (opens new browser tab)On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 17 June 2024.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Interviews will be held tbcAbout Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:The Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences ( ; Director Professor Siddharthan Chandran) is part of Edinburgh Neuroscience and Edinburgh Medical School. CCBS comprises the Divisions of Clinical Neurosciences (Head: Professor Siddharthan Chandran), Psychiatry (Head: Professor Daniel Smith) and Neuroimaging Sciences (Head: Professor Joanna Wardlaw). Our work integrates laboratory science, data science, health informatics and clinical research to study the causes, consequences and treatment of all major neurological and psychiatric disorders. Methodological strengths include neuroimaging, clinical trials, neuropathology, neuropsychiatric genetics and regenerative neurology.We have 56 Principal Investigators, 70% of whom are NHS clinicians, grounding our work in clinical need and facilitating translation into patient benefit. We produce more than 500 research outputs per year, leading to improved patient care and NHS policy changes, with substantial impact on morbidity and mortality. CCBS researchers attracted £49M in external funding over the last three years and we collaborate globally, leading national and international consortia in neurodegenerative disorders, global mental health, psychiatric conditions, stroke and small vessel disease.With bases at Edinburgh BioQuarter, Royal Edinburgh Hospital and Western General Hospital, CCBS locations link laboratory and clinical science with informatics, public engagement and commerce to facilitate creative interdisciplinary working. CCBS hosts c.60 postgraduate students, mostly PhDs. We are particularly strong in clinical PhD training, with bespoke funding schemes (e.g. Rowling Scholars), and we host the Wellcome Translational Neuroscience Doctoral Training Programme. Through generous philanthropic support, CCBS has established many specialist research hubs that are expanded by community fundraising and which engage closely with patient groups, policy-makers and public.

Expected salary

£43504 – 64461 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Tue, 21 May 2024 23:42:49 GMT

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