Clinical Research Fellow

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-renowned research group with an international reputation in translational research. The post is to work as a clinical research fellow with Prof Pratik Choudhary on an international collaborative project funded by the National Institute Health (NIH) looking at the factors associated with restoration of hypoglycaemia awareness in people with type one diabetes using hybrid closed loop system. This is a multicentre study with sites in the US, UK and Australia that will be the largest study of people with impaired awareness of hypoglycaemia ever, with a number of outcomes that you will be able to be involved with and lead on. The NIH is a medical research agency which is part of the U.S department of Health and Human services.

About you

This post is most suited to a specialist trainee (ST3 or above) in Diabetes and Endocrinology. You must be a registered medical practitioner holding a licence to practice in the UK, possessing MRCP or equivalent. While some experience of research or clinical training in type 1 diabetes is desirable, this is not essential and we are looking for enthusiasm, passion and a critical approach to your work. All research and clinical training required for the position will be provided.

Additional information

Informal enquiries about the role are welcome and should be made to Professor Pratik Choudhary at pratik.choudhary@leicester.ac.uk. For any other enquiries, please contact Sally Schreder at sally.schreder@uhl-tr.nhs.uk or Angela Alexander on angela.alexander@uhl-tr.nhs.uk.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive. We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vacancy terms

Full time or job share, fixed term contract for 3 years with possibility of further year extension, post to commence no later than 01 August 2023