About us
UCL is one of the top Universities in the world with superb facilities for biomedical sciences and its translation to human disease. The successful candidate will join Professor Ehrenstein's group which focuses on translational research in autoimmune rheumatic disease spanning laboratory-based research to early phase clinical trials. Work within the Professor Ehrenstein's team aims to translate advances in the understanding of autoimmune rheumatic diseases into improved diagnosis and therapy. Close links to UCLH, which is world-renowned for research into and care for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), provides an excellent interface between science and medicine. This partnership facilitates recruitment of patients into observational and interventional clinical trials supported by the UCLH rheumatology clinical trial team, lead research nurse Ellie Hawkins. Dr. Muhammad Shipa works as a principal research investigator and consultant rheumatologist, and collaborates with Prof. Ehrenstein. Working within our core group of principal research investigators, research nurses, and lupus consultants provides an unparalleled opportunity to deepen knowledge in this complex field from basic science to clinical trials.
About the role
STRATIFY-LUPUS is the first biomarker enrichment trial for patients with SLE funded by VersusArthritis and NIHR. The post holder will be involved in the clinical aspects of trial set up, conduct, patient recruitment at UCLH and liaising with local hospitals to enhance recruitment in collaboration with the local clinical trial team which includes research nurses and a trial coordinator. A trial manager, data manager, and statistician at The UCL Clinical Trial Unit support this multi-centre trial. A research assistant will perform the laboratory analyses of the samples, and the post holder will help to integrate the clinical and laboratory aspect of the project. The post holder will have the opportunity to gain experience in the conduct of lupus clinical trials, and some laboratory training and research potentially generating pilot data for publication and a PhD fellowship application. The post is available for 1 year in the first instance and is eligible for OOPR (out of programme research). Please contact Professor Mike Ehrenstein on for all informal enquiries.
About you
We are seeking a highly motivated medically qualified clinical fellow. The successful candidate will have a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and be on a training program in rheumatology or applying for a training program. GMC full registration, Membership of the Royal College of Physicians, and completed General Professional Training, or equivalent are essential. The candidate must have some experience in rheumatology including conducting rheumatology outpatient clinics and looking after inpatients with SLE. Knowledge of clinical trials and laboratory skills are desirable but not essential.
What we offer
This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team working across the Division of Medicine. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Visithttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefitsto find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.#J-18808-Ljbffr
