Imperial Post-Doctoral, Post-CCT Research Fellowship

Imperial Post-Doctoral, Post-CCT Research Fellowship

Are you an outstanding clinical researcher looking to develop your research career?As a world leading centre for research and training, we at Imperial are keen to attract and cultivate the most promising clinical researchers at all career stages.

Main duties of the job

Research:* To develop, plan and carry out research in accordance with the agreed project aims to obtainpreliminary data for future applications* To submit an Intermediate Fellowship application* To identify and develop suitable techniques and apparatus for the collection and analysis of data* To ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times including maintaining accurate and completerecords of all findings* To present findings to colleagues at internal and external meetings* To draft publications for submission to refereed journals and grant applications* To ensure appropriate consent for research is obtained from the relevant patients* To assist and help supervise post-graduate students and visiting workers* To develop research collaborations within the College and the wider community* To promote the reputation of the National Institute for Health & Care Research (NIHR), NIHRImperial Biomedical Research Centre, Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre andImperial College London

About us

The Imperial Post-Doctoral, Post-CCT Research Fellowship (IPPRF) is a rare opportunity for peri-Consultant level doctors aspiring to progress their research careers at Imperial College. The award funds high quality medical clinical academics who are within 1 year of completing Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) to work towards intermediate fellowship / clinician scientist programmes. Through the Fellowship, you will receive funding for 2 years protected time to conduct research (both salary and consumables) and write applications for your next fellowship. This opportunity is available in most specialty areas and designed for individuals with the potential to become leaders in academic medicine with a commitment to conducting research at Imperial College London.

Job responsibilities

About the role Are you an outstanding clinical researcher looking to develop your research career? As a world leading centre for research and training, we at Imperial are keen to attract and cultivate the most promising clinical researchers at all career stages. The Imperial Post-Doctoral, Post-CCT Research Fellowship (IPPRF) is a rare opportunity for peri-Consultant level doctors aspiring to progress their research careers at Imperial College. The award funds high quality medical clinical academics who are within 1 year of completing Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) to work towards intermediate fellowship / clinician scientist programmes. Through the Fellowship, you will receive funding for 2 years protected time to conduct research (both salary and consumables) and write applications for your next fellowship. This opportunity is available in most specialty areas and designed for individuals with the potential to become leaders in academic medicine with a commitment to conducting research at Imperial College London. What you would be doing

• To develop, plan and carry out research in accordance with the agreed project aims to obtain preliminary data for future applications
• To submit an Intermediate Fellowship application
• To identify and develop suitable techniques and apparatus for the collection and analysis of data
• To ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times including maintaining accurate and complete records of all findings
• To present findings to colleagues at internal and external meetings
• To draft publications for submission to refereed journals and grant applications
• To ensure appropriate consent for research is obtained from the relevant patients
• To assist and help supervise post-graduate students and visiting workers
• To develop research collaborations within the College and the wider community
• To promote the reputation of the National Institute for Health & Care Research (NIHR), NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre, Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre and Imperial College London
• To attend meetings and report progress on the project, (written and oral) both within the College and externally
• To complete and comply with reporting and progress requirements as requested by the funders
• The post holder will be responsible for accurate record keeping and documentation of results, and for preparing research reports and papers arising from his/her research.
• To attend meetings and report progress on the project, (written and oral) both within the College and externally
What we are looking for To be eligible you must have been awarded a PhD or MD before starting the IPPRF and normally hold a CCT or be within 12 months of acquiring CCT (or equivalent) at the time of application. The award is for a maximum of 2 years undertaking full time research, with the option of maintaining clinical work 1 day per week (subject to being offered an Honorary contract from the Imperial College Healthcare or other NHS Trust, which may require you to undergo some additional clinical consultant processes to meet the relevant Trust and Royal College requirements). The Fellowship is funded jointly by the NIHR Imperial BRC and Imperial Faculty of Medicine academic Departments. Proposed research projects should ideally fit with one of the 14 BRC Research Themes, or be relevant to one of the 4 common threads integrated into the research themes. The application process comprises 2 stages.

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role Are you an outstanding clinical researcher looking to develop your research career? As a world leading centre for research and training, we at Imperial are keen to attract and cultivate the most promising clinical researchers at all career stages. The Imperial Post-Doctoral, Post-CCT Research Fellowship (IPPRF) is a rare opportunity for peri-Consultant level doctors aspiring to progress their research careers at Imperial College. The award funds high quality medical clinical academics who are within 1 year of completing Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) to work towards intermediate fellowship / clinician scientist programmes. Through the Fellowship, you will receive funding for 2 years protected time to conduct research (both salary and consumables) and write applications for your next fellowship. This opportunity is available in most specialty areas and designed for individuals with the potential to become leaders in academic medicine with a commitment to conducting research at Imperial College London. What you would be doing

To develop, plan and carry out research in accordance with the agreed project aims to obtain preliminary data for future applications

To submit an Intermediate Fellowship application

To identify and develop suitable techniques and apparatus for the collection and analysis of data

To ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times including maintaining accurate and complete records of all findings

To present findings to colleagues at internal and external meetings

To draft publications for submission to refereed journals and grant applications

To ensure appropriate consent for research is obtained from the relevant patients

To assist and help supervise post-graduate students and visiting workers

To develop research collaborations within the College and the wider community

To promote the reputation of the National Institute for Health & Care Research (NIHR), NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre, Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre and Imperial College London

To attend meetings and report progress on the project, (written and oral) both within the College and externally

To complete and comply with reporting and progress requirements as requested by the funders

The post holder will be responsible for accurate record keeping and documentation of results, and for preparing research reports and papers arising from his/her research.

To attend meetings and report progress on the project, (written and oral) both within the College and externally

What we are looking for To be eligible you must have been awarded a PhD or MD before starting the IPPRF and normally hold a CCT or be within 12 months of acquiring CCT (or equivalent) at the time of application. The award is for a maximum of 2 years undertaking full time research, with the option of maintaining clinical work 1 day per week (subject to being offered an Honorary contract from the Imperial College Healthcare or other NHS Trust, which may require you to undergo some additional clinical consultant processes to meet the relevant Trust and Royal College requirements). The Fellowship is funded jointly by the NIHR Imperial BRC and Imperial Faculty of Medicine academic Departments. Proposed research projects should ideally fit with one of the 14 BRC Research Themes, or be relevant to one of the 4 common threads integrated into the research themes. The application process comprises 2 stages.

Stage 1: You should first approach the relevant Imperial academic department to discuss your research interest and establish whether they are able to support you. Then you should get formal approval and estimated research costings for the project. Closing date Wednesday 5 February 2025 for most academic departments, Wednesday 29 January for Department of Surgery & Cancer.

Stage 2: You should submit your approved IPPRF application proposal, together with your CV and completed Job application form. Closes Thursday 20 February 2025.

What we can offer you

The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution

Generous annual leave benefits

Family friendly policies

Pension scheme

Career Development Support

Please refer to further particulars for more information about Imperial and benefits available to staff. Further information Salary Range: Pay scales (full time) plus £2,162 London Weighting (*applicants normally appointed at the first threshold of the salary scale) This is a Full Time, two-year fixed term role starting from approximately 1st Sep 2025 (part-time options will be considered). A Job application form, CV and IPPRF fellowship application form will be required. Applications must be received online. To apply, visit www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs and search by the job reference MED04970. For further information about the Fellowship, including forms, guidance and departmental contact details, visit the Imperial Clinical Academic Training Office website, CATO or email cato@imperial.ac.uk The IPPRF Award Application form and Guidance can be downloaded from the "Documents" section. Interviews will take place during w/c 7 April 2025 Should you have any queries regarding the Imperial Job website or application process please contact: Imperial College London HR Recruitment Hub recruitmenthub@imperial.ac.uk We are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation. We are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Disability Confident Leader and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Medical qualification: MBBS, MM BCh or equivalent (E)
• * Fully GMC registered Doctor (or eligible for full registration) in training in the UK E
• * A PhD or MD*. PhD to have been submitted or all experimental work completed
• pending submission by the time of application,and awarded before starting the
• post.
• (*a research-based MD rather than part of an undergraduate degree). (E)
• * To be within 12 months of obtaining a Certificate of Completion of Training (or
• equivalent non-UK certification) or normally to have been awarded a CCT within
• the last 12 months, at the time of applying
• Note: applications from current Clinical Lecturers will be considered if applicants can
• clearly justify why they require further time before applying for an intermediate fellowship
• and what the IPPRF award will offer above the current CL post (E)

Experience

• * Evidence of high-quality publications from research E
• * Evidence of a clear and credible aim of application for an intermediate fellowship
• or other mid-level award (E)
• * Evidence of a commitment to pursuing research at Imperial College London (E)
• * Evidence of completing the pre-application requirements, liaising with proposed
• * Hold a current fitness to practise certificate, registration with licence to practise
• (or equivalent) from the relevant regulatory authority (E)
• * Hold a current medical indemnity policy that is valid where any clinical work will
• occur (E)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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