Clinical Research Fellow in Respiratory Viral Infections

We anticipate the successful applicant will take up this

position in February/March 2027. You will hold an honorary contract with the

appropriate NHS Trusts and be expected to take on clinical responsibilities

appropriate to your level of experience expertise, with training in

Assist with the setup and day-to-day management

and delivery of respiratory virus human challenge studies.

Assist with recruitment and screening of

volunteers

Collation, review and sign-off of clinical

investigations and other documents for eligibility assessment of study

participants.

Provide direct clinical care to study

participants admitted for respiratory virus challenge, working with research

nurses and study PIs.

Support delivery of other clinical studies

(including trials) within Prof Chius group.

Acting as a point of contact for study

participants to provide clinical advice and care before, during and after

challenge, under the supervision of the study PI.

Co-ordinate the development of study protocols

and associated study documentation.

Prepare safety reports and briefings for the

data safety monitoring committee.

Ensure adherence to the study protocols and

compliance with regulatory requirements.

Work with the rest of the clinical team, in

particular the lead research nurse and clinical project manager, to ensure all

clinical research conducted is compliant with Good Clinical Practice.

Participate in the analysis of immune responses

using cellular and molecular immunology techniques if desired and as

appropriate.

Training of study associated personnel.

Troubleshooting issues while maintaining and

developing good relationships with researchers and clinicians associated with

the study in a variety of different settings.

Identifying and developing further research

themes which may be developed within the studies

All staff are expected to contribute to the

administrative work of the study coordinated through the project manager and

study PIs. The post holder will need to carry out any other reasonable duties

as required by the study PI, which are likely to increase their breadth of

research experience.

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Qualifications

Essential: - Medical degree with GMC registration.

Desirable: - Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent.

Experience