Clinical Research Fellow: Diabetes, Endocrinology, Metabolic Medicine - University of Cambridge

Clinical Research Fellow: Diabetes, Endocrinology, Metabolic Medicine
Wellcome Trust-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, Cambridge
Ref No: RG08758

Salary: £31,301 to £54,199

Limit of tenure applies*

Professor Stephen O’Rahilly FRS is seeking a clinical research fellow to join his research team investigating mechanisms leading to human insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. Funding (from a Novo Nordisk Foundation award) is available for three years in the first instance. After an initial probationary period, candidates who wish to undertake a PhD at the University of Cambridge would be supported to do so. The research will involve physiological studies of human volunteers and patients with defined genetic conditions or traits as well as laboratory examination of biomaterials obtained from these participants. The overall aim of the work is to better understand the link between over-nutrition and its adverse metabolic outcomes.

Applicants must be medically qualified and undertaking post-graduate clinical training in a relevant discipline. You will have a strong CV and a desire to pursue a career in academic medicine.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. This appointment also requires an Honorary Clinical Contract.

Applications, including a full CV and a covering letter with a brief expression of why you are interested in this post should be submitted on-line via Apply on advertisement position Ref. RG08758 on http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk. 

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor O’Rahilly, Metabolic Research Laboratories, Level 4, Wellcome Trust-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, Box 289 Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge CB2 0QQ. Email: [email protected]

Closing date: 15th May 2016

* Fixed Term: The funds for this post are available for 36 months in the first instance.