Applications are invited for a senior leadership post in the Cambridge Old Age Psychiatry Research Group, Department of Psychiatry. The role focuses on dementia research, including imaging and biomarkers, risk and protective factors for prevention, and clinical trials with a particular emphasis on Lewy body dementia.
The group is a key part of many collaborations: Dementias Platform UK, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre dementia theme, Translational Research Collaboration in Dementia (TRC‑D), Research Delivery Network, the European DLB consortium (E‑DLB) and the International Consortium for DLB (IC‑DLB). Funding comes from MRC, NIHR, the Alzheimer’s Society, ARUK and other charities.
Supported by Essex Partnership University Foundation Trust (EPUT), the post holder will spend three days a week on clinical activity within that Trust and two days research in the department. Duties include providing clinical leadership and medical supervision to the Old Age community Mental Health Team in the Epping Forest North locality, which shares with South locality. The team includes senior practitioner, CPNs, care homes liaison nurses, support workers and a psychologist. The post holder will work closely with Essex Social Services and the voluntary sector, provide guidance to local GPs on mental illness management, and coordinate care according to local protocols and shared‑care guidelines.
We seek candidates who are credible future independent research leaders, capable of raising grant income as principal applicants to peer‑reviewed funding agencies, professionally managing research staff, and inspiring and educating students, especially at postgraduate level. Candidates should have research interests aligned with dementia research, bring additional expertise, and demonstrate intellectual credibility and commitment to enhancing NHS clinical services.
Upon acceptance, the successful candidate will undergo a health assessment and hold an Honorary Clinical Contract. Closing date for applications: Sunday 10 May 2026. Please quote reference RN49460 on your application.
Contact: Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor John O'Brien, Head of the Old Age Research Group (email: john.obrien@medschl.cam.ac.uk) or Professor Tamsin Ford, Head of Department (email: tjf52@medschl.cam.ac.uk).
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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