NIHR GOSH BRC 3 Year Clinical Training (PhD) Fellowship

An exciting opportunity has arisen for clinicians interested in paediatric translational research to undertake a three year Clinical PhD Fellowship funding by the NIHRThree fellowships will be available to start within the next academic year (start date flexible).

The NIHR BRC scheme funds patient-focused early phase translational clinical research (commonly referred to as experimental medicine), the aim of which is to pull basic scientific discoveries into clinical research, and through to benefits for patients and the NHS. This can include development of new pharmaceuticals, devices, preventative measures and diagnostic tests.

GOSH has long been at the forefront of paediatric medical research and the NIHR GOSH BRC aims to build on this by undertaking experimental medicine research across four key research themes; Genomics and Systems Medicine; Gene Stem and Cellular Therapies; Novel Therapies and their Translation into Childhood Diseases; and Advanced Treatments for Structural Malformation and Tissue Damage.

Successful candidates will be able to undertake their Fellowship based at the ICH. They will need to identify their supervisors, chosen research project, and host institute as part of this application (see further details in the job description). Funding is available to support 2-3 Clinical PhD Fellowships and will be based at ICH.

Eligibility

The Clinical PhD fellowship scheme invites applications from eligible candidates wishing to pursue translational/experimental medicine research projects that fit within the remit of one of the GOSH BRCs research themes or cross cutting themes. The GOSH BRC award cannot be used to fund research using animals.

Applicants should:

• Hold a registered primary qualification in Medicine (e.g. MBBS), and be eligible for full registration or hold limited registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Be undertaking their specialty training and would be desirable to have completed their Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), Surgeons (MRCS), or equivalent exam.
• Be at an appropriate point in their clinical training to undertake a PhD, and should have clear plans for the completion of their specialty training.
• Demonstrate their ambition to pursue a clinical academic career path, and be able to provide evidence of any previous research experience.
• Have a good grasp of the proposed project including the research plan, the potential for the research to provide patient benefit in future, and likely barriers to the success of the project.
• Not have previously undertaken PhD. Candidates who have started a PhD (or equivalent) may be considered, however they are only eligible to apply if, at the proposed start date, they have not been registered for more than 12 months if registered full time, or 24 months if registered part time.

For those non-EEA candidates who do not have an automatic right to work and reside in the UK, please be advised that you will require a Tier 2 Sponsorship for this role. UCL are a licenced sponsorship employer.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Saadia Rahman, NIHR GOSH BRC Operations Coordinator Saadia.Rahman@gosh.nhs.uk.

Closing Date for applications
9 Jan 2019
Latest time for the submission of applications
23:59
Interview date
TBC