NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Rheumatology or Intensive Care Medicine

The role We are offering a response mode NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer (ACL) post for trainees in Rheumatology or Intensive Care Medicine (ICM). What will you be doing? The role involves post-doctoral research training combined with clinical training in either Rheumatology or ICM. The position is available for up to four years (full-time equivalent) or until CCT is achieved, providing an opportunity to consolidate your career, develop skills, and establish yourself as an independent researcher and educator. Research opportunities within the Musculoskeletal Research Unit at the University of Bristol include analysis of the Wellcome-funded AUGMENT project ( https://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/enable-your-research/approved-research/automated-generation-of-musculoskeletal-phenotypes-from-the-uk-biobank-extended-imaging-study-augment-study ), application of machine learning for predictive modeling of outcomes such as joint replacement, Mendelian Randomisation studies using genetic data, and further development of clinical tools like Vfrac. In ICM, research areas include pain, neuroscience, perioperative care, cardiorespiratory physiology, MR imaging, cell biology, and pharmacology of analgesic/anaesthetic agents. Current studies include the CAMELOT, SenseCheQ, and GAP trials. You should apply if You are GMC registered and medically qualified You hold a current National Training Number (NTN) in Rheumatology or ICM You have completed or are close to completing a higher research degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) by the time of application and appointment You aim to develop a substantial post-doctoral research program, gain teaching experience, and consolidate your clinical skills to achieve a CCT in your specialty Additional information Contract type: Annually renewable FTC for up to 4 years or until CCT is reached Shift pattern: 40 hours per week For informal queries: Rheumatology: Emma Clark ( emma.clark@bristol.ac.uk ) ICM: Tony Pickering ( tony.pickering@bristol.ac.uk ) Our strategy and mission We recently launched our strategy to 2030, aligning our mission, vision, and values. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their potential, valuing diversity in backgrounds and perspectives. Available documents ACAD108141 – NIHR ACL – JD.pdf Salary: £36,616 to £70,425 per annum (Grade: Doctor in Training, XCDR) #J-18808-Ljbffr