Clinical Research Fellow in London

This Clinical Research Fellow role involves supporting hepatology and metabolic disease research, with a focus on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and chronic hepatitis B (HBV). Key duties include recruiting and assessing patients for research studies and clinical trials, collecting and analysing clinical data, maintaining accurate research records, and contributing to the development of research projects. The role also involves supporting research clinics, presenting findings, conducting literature reviews, preparing scientific reports and manuscripts for publication, and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary research teams. In addition, the post holder will help deliver liver disease clinical trials, contribute to improving patient identification and recruitment for studies, and support the wider academic and clinical research objectives of the Centre.

You will be a clinically qualified medical graduate (MBBS or equivalent) with MRCP (or equivalent) and training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. You will have a strong interest in liver disease, with excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret medical literature and apply evidence to research projects and clinical practice. You will be an effective communicator with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, capable of presenting scientific findings and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Experience contributing to publications and conference presentations is desirable, as is a commitment to supporting and training students and colleagues. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, alongside an enthusiasm for hepatology research and clinical trials. A motivation to develop an independent research career and contribute to improving outcomes for patients with liver disease is essential.

The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry offers international excellence in research and teaching, and supports clinical service for a population of unrivalled ethnic diversity in East London and the wider Thames Gateway. At the forefront of medical research and education, with research themes in cancer, cardiovascular medicine, inflammation, trauma and population health, the Faculty is ranked 2nd in the 2021 QS World University rankings for research citations and consistently positioned first in London for subject rankings and student satisfaction.

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable. Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers. We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities. Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.