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University of Leeds - Faculty of Medicine & Health, Leeds Institute of Rheumatic & Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM)

Clinical Research Fellow in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

LocationLeeds - Chapel Allerton Hospital
LevelSenior
Posted1w ago
Research & Evaluation

Quick answer

University of Leeds is hiring a full-time Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) at Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds, with a salary range of £47,551 to £69,976 per annum.

Role
Clinical Research Fellow in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Organization
University of Leeds - Faculty of Medicine & Health, Leeds Institute of Rheumatic & Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM)
Location
Leeds - Chapel Allerton Hospital
Level
Senior
Compensation
£47,551 to £69,976 per annum
Category
Research & Evaluation

The role

The University of Leeds is seeking a Clinical Research Fellow to work on advancing understanding of the role of imaging in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and to conduct research into better therapeutic strategies for musculoskeletal manifestations of the disease.

What you'll do

  • Advance understanding of the role of imaging in SLE
  • Obtain blood and musculoskeletal tissue samples for analysis
  • Conduct systematic literature review
  • Work collaboratively across research themes
  • Expand knowledge into this field
  • Manage time effectively and work under pressure

What it takes

  • Relevant experience assessing and extracting data for patients with a range of connective tissue diseases
  • Expertise in musculoskeletal imaging
  • Conduct of clinical trials
  • Some statistical analysis
  • Experience in publication
  • Advanced statistical and causal inference methods using R

What you'll bring

Experience in treating autoimmune connective tissue diseases such as SLEExpertise in musculoskeletal imagingConduct of clinical trialsStatistical analysisExperience in publicationAdvanced statistical and causal inference methods using R

How we treat you

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance, Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more. Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located at Leeds - Chapel Allerton Hospital.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is £47,551 to £69,976 per annum.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include relevant experience in treating autoimmune connective tissue diseases, expertise in musculoskeletal imaging, conduct of clinical trials, some statistical analysis, and experience in publication.

How do I apply?

For further details and to apply, please contact Professor Edward Vital at [email protected].

Is the job remote?

The job is based at Leeds - Chapel Allerton Hospital and is not remote eligible.

How to apply

Apply directly on University of Leeds - Faculty of Medicine & Health, Leeds Institute of Rheumatic & Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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