Clinical Research Fellow
Posted 1 week ago by University of Bristol
£73,992 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Summary: This role offers a one-year research placement in respiratory infection, ideal for a Foundation doctor Year 2 (FY2) or Internal Medical Trainee (IMT) before specialist training. The position is hosted by the Academic Respiratory Unit at the University of Bristol and includes an honorary contract with North Bristol NHS Trust. Responsibilities include leading recruitment for studies, developing research skills, and contributing to teaching and quality improvement. The role does not require mandatory on-call duties or out-of-hours work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on recruitment to studies in respiratory infection
- Develop research skills around data analysis and interpretation
- Attend and present at academic conferences and educational meetings, nationally and internationally
- Write scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Contribute to teaching, audit, and quality improvement within the respiratory service
Key Skills:
- Strong clinical experience in medicine with evidence of a commitment to respiratory medicine
- Prior experience of working on clinical studies
- A track record of publications in leading peer review academic journals in medicine
- Demonstration of understanding, and commitment to, an academic career
Salary (Rate): £73,992 yearly
City: City Of Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
The role This post offers an exciting opportunity for a one-year research placement in respiratory infection. The post would be suited to a Foundation doctor Year 2 (FY2) or Internal Medical Trainee equivalent before starting specialist training. (i.e FY2-IMT3). The post will be hosted within the Academic Respiratory Unit at the University of Bristol, with an honorary contract with North Bristol NHS Trust.
What will you be doing?
- Lead on recruitment to studies in respiratory infection
- Develop research skills around data analysis and interpretation
- Attend and present at academic conferences and educational meetings, nationally and internationally
- Write scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Contribute to teaching, audit, and quality improvement within the respiratory service
There are no mandatory on-call duties or out-of-hours work associated with the post.
You should apply if You have:
- Strong clinical experience in medicine with evidence of a commitment to respiratory medicine.
- Prior experience of working on clinical studies.
- A track record of publications in leading peer review academic journals in medicine
- Demonstration of understanding, and commitment to, an academic career.
Additional information Contract type: Fixed term contract (05.08.26 to 03.08.27) to cover maternity leave Work pattern: 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Grade: Clinical Research Fellow (XCDR)/ Pathway 2 Salary: Salary equivalent to Doctors in Training (£38,831 to £73,992 p.a) School/Unit: Bristol Medical School Shift pattern: Full time, Mon-Fri This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 10/05/2026 For informal queries please contact Dr David Arnold (NIHR Clinical Research Fellow): Da12284@bristol.ac.uk