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Clinical Research Fellow in Psychopharmacology, London
Client:
Imperial College London
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
15.07.2025
Expiry Date:
29.08.2025
Job Description:
This is an exciting opportunity within the Centre of Psychedelic Research, in the Division of Psychiatry, for a registered medical doctor who wants to pursue a research career. The post is to provide clinical support for the ‘Using fenfluramine to test the theory of serotonin deficiency in depression’ (FENDEP) study. This study compares serotonin levels within people who are suffering from depression and those who do not (healthy controls) using the drug DL-Fenfluramine and applying PET imaging. This pioneering research will contribute to the mechanistic understanding of depression and future treatment developments.
Your main duties will include patient visits such as screening, taking consent, data collection, and follow-up visits. You will be trained in administering PET tracers and will be present during participant scan appointments. You will work closely with the trial team and line manage the research assistant supporting you in trial visits.
* GMC registered medical doctor specialising in psychiatry
* Previous experience in clinical research
* Skills in data collection, statistical analysis, and writing for publication
* Interest in PET Imaging and/or depression research
* Experience with administering PET imaging tracers or willingness to undertake training
* The centre offers exciting psychopharmacology research impacting mental health and neuroscience
* Opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers in psychedelic research
* Potential to travel internationally for conferences and dissemination
* Development of research skills
* Part of a multidisciplinary team including therapists, medics, researchers, and principal investigators
* Career progression at a world-leading institution
* Competitive salary and benefits, including 38 days off annually
* Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
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