Job number
MED05441
Faculties
Faculty of Medicine
Departments
Department of Infectious Disease
Salary or Salary range
£65,048 per annum
Location/campus
South Kensington Campus - Hybrid
Contract type work pattern
Full time - Fixed term
Posting End Date
13 Oct 2025
About the role
We are looking for a motivated Clinical research Fellow to join Dr Malick Gibani's team in the Department of Infectious Disease, to support the delivery of the PAiNTS study.
The PAiNTS study, funded by the Wellcome Trust, is clinical research building upon the successful development of the first human challenge model (CHANTS) for non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS). This study will explore a re-challenge model and provide unparalleled ability to investigate the dynamics of the immune response to NTS and seeking to identify correlates of protection, with the long-term goal of supporting vaccine development.
What you would be doing
You will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, working closely with clinical research nurses and other scientists. Your main role will be the management and delivery of a human challenge and re-challenge study including database design, recruitment and screening, providing day-to-day clinical care of trial participants, over-seeing trial records, data entry and analysis.
You will be encouraged and supported to develop your own research skills and interests in the field of clinical microbiology, immunology and vaccinology, aligned with the scientific direction of the PAiNTS consortium. There will also be opportunities to support delivery of other clinical within the Infection and AMR theme of the Imperial College Biomedical Research Centre. You will also be expected to write and contribute to high quality manuscripts for rapid and high-impact publication and to present findings at national and internation conferences.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone:
* Who is clinically qualified (MBBS or similar), MRCP certified, and registered with the GMC.
* Who has clinical experience in infection, microbiology, and gastroenterology or internal medicine
* Who is Certified in Advanced Life Support (ALS) or equivalent
* Who has experience conducting clinical research and knowledge of UK clinical trials regulations, principles of GCP, UK GDPR and Research Governance Framework legislation.
What we can offer you
* The opportunity to work in a small but fast-growing team, working on an innovative, recently developed human challenge model.
* You will be encouraged and supported to apply for small grants and to develop your own research interests, in-line with the overall strategic aims of the PAiNTS programme.
* The work undertaken could contribute towards the completion of a higher research degree (MD/PhD).
* Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for clinical staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.
* Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
* Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
This is a full-time post (35 hours per week) and a fixed-term contract for 1 year in the first instance. You will be based at various locations: South Kensington, Charing Cross Hospital, and Hammersmith Hospital.
If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Dr Malick Gibani
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