Clinical Research Fellow

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH)

Division of Developmental Biology and Medicine

Clinical Research Fellow in Obstetrics

(REF: BMH-020566)

We are excited to offer this exciting opportunity for an obstetric trainee to join the Maternal and Fetal Health Centre to undertake postgraduate research training, with the option to continue and complete an MD/PhD subject to satisfactory academic progress. This position is funded as part of the Wellcome LEAP In Utero scheme, and the successful appointee will work within the framework of the overall grant.

The study “Multi-modal studies to understand pregnancy and prevent stillbirth” is a multi-institutional programme of work led by Professor Alex Heazell. Dr Kate Duhig, who will be the primary supervisor of the research, leads an activity area as part of this programme which focuses on the evaluating magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to predict adverse outcome in high-risk pregnancies. The successful applicant will work alongside other clinical research fellows within the centre with additional supervision provided by Professor Alex Heazell, Dr Jo Naish and Professor Ed Johnstone.

The purpose of the research is to:

• Utilise placental MRI to yield diagnostic and prognostic information in pregnancies at high risk of stillbirth
• Develop novel placental MRI biomarkers, and correlate these markers with downstream clinical outcomes
• Develop a scalable placental MRI protocol which can be translated to MRI scanners in a wide range of clinical settings.

The successful candidate will be required to develop a research portfolio, adhere to and complete milestones as set out within the University of Manchester, aim to publish work during/at completion of the PhD, contribute to departmental meetings and seminar series, submit progress reports to the sponsor and the study oversight committee as requested, and contribute to publicity and fundraising activities on behalf of the funder.

An ability to work to deadlines, be task focused and demonstrate excellent organisational skills and confidence in dealing with multiple tasks within a multidisciplinary team will be necessary. Excellent team working and communication skills will also be required.

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As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Kate Duhig

Email: [email protected] 

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.​​​​​​​

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.