Clinical Research Fellow in Infection & Immunity

at  University of Sheffield

Job Description
Job Title: Clinical Research Fellow in Infection & Immunity
Posting Start Date: 04/02/2025
Job Id: 738
School/Department: School of Medicine & Population Health
Work Arrangement: Full Time (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Fixed-term
Salary per annum (£): £49,909 to £70,425
Closing Date: 04.03.2025
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• Design, develop and refine experiments in translational research in order to obtain reliable data.
• Assist in experimental medicine studies as required.
• Assist in the collection, documentation and analysis of biosamples.
• Analyse and record clinical data to aid the design of the research data.
• Prepare papers for journals / presentations either in-house or at national / international conferences or seminars to disseminate research findings.
• Write supporting documents to contribute to and support the work of the Research Group, eg reports and interim reports.
• Carry out administrative roles as required.
• Provide help to other researchers in the same laboratory in related fields of research.
• Read academic papers, journals and textbooks and attend conferences to keep abreast of developments.
• Attend relevant training days.
• Plan for specific aspects of the research programme as discussed with the fellowship supervisor.
• Contribute to research group planning.
• For each particular hypothesis, plan for own contribution up to three months ahead, incorporating issues such as the availability of resources, deadlines, project milestones and overall research aims. Design individual experiments and work-plan weekly.
• Coordinate and liaise with other members of the research group over work progress. Supervise research team/activities if required.
• Continuously monitor and check results with daily planning to accommodate new developments.
• Plan several months in advance to meet deadlines for journal publications and to prepare presentations and papers for conferences.
• As a member of staff you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post