Imperial Post-Doctoral, Post-CCT Research Fellowship London, England
Job description
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.
Duties and responsibilities
- 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
- 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 Wellcome Trust, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR),
- 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
Essential requirements
To be eligible you must have been awarded a PhD or MD before starting the IPPRF and 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 (with the expectation that there will be an Honorary contract from the Imperial College Healthcare or other NHS Trust).
The application process comprises of 2 stages.
Stage 1: You should first approach the relevant Imperial College 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 10 February 2023.- Stage 2: You should submit your approved IPPRF application proposal, together with your CV and completed Job application form. Closes 5 March 2023.
Further information
This is a Full Time and two-year fixed term role starting from approximately 1st Sep 2023 (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 MED03581.
For further information about the Fellowship, including forms, guidance and departmental contact details, visit the Imperial Clinical Academic Training Office website, CATO or email [email protected]
The IPPRF Award Application form and Guidance can be downloaded from the "Documents" section.
Interviews will take place on: Friday 28 April 2023
Documents
- IPPRF_Job Description_Nov 2022.pdf
- IPPRF_ Award App Form_ 12 Dec 2022.docx
- IPPRF_ Application Guidelines_Dec 2022.pdf
