Imperial College London

Clinical Senior Research Fellow in Infectious Diseases

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Job summary

Under the Executive Chairmanship of Professor, the Lord Darzi of Denham, and the inaugural Directorship of Professor Alison Holmes, the Initiative aims to combine research, behaviour change, public engagement, and policy to provide real-world solutions that work to protect the health security of local populations around the world.

Main duties of the job

Design, plan and lead high quality original research, project managing the research activity, ensuring deliverables are achieved, and where applicable, supervising and taking responsibility for research team colleagues Publish research papers in peer-reviewed journals Attend and present work at national and international conferences Obtain research grants from national and international funding bodies; obtain funding from industry where appropriate Supervise postdoctoral researchers, postgraduate students and undergraduate research projects Making a significant contribution to building and establishing links between the founding partners, and appropriate departments, faculties, wider university and other bodies Teach courses to all levels: undergraduate, master's and higher research degrees, through lectures, seminars, course work, tutorials and personal supervision, within the regulations of the awarding body of the funder The appointee will participate in and contribute to the proper functioning and efficient running of the Medicine/Infection directorate and participate in medical audit. It is expected that the appointee will show a commitment to continuing medical education (CME) and be expected to participate in CPD and in relevant quality assurance schemes. The Trust encourages all consultants to participate in these activities by providing dedicated study leave and an annual allowance.

About us

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact. Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact. As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network. This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.

Date posted

12 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

48 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

MED05057

Job locations

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0NN

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role

In July 2023 Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London, launched the Fleming Initiative, a unique partnership offering an innovative approach to the challenge of AMR - combining research, behaviour change, public engagement, and policy to provide real-world solutions that work to protect the health security of local populations around the world.

Applications are invited from exceptional candidates to play a key role in the work of the Fleming Initiative delivering several research projects funded through its founding partners, Cephid, GSK, LifeArc and Optum, as well as supporting work to develop new funding applications and fundraising activities.

While based at the Fleming Initiative, the post will also be linked to the Department of Infectious Disease via its Section of Adult Infectious Disease.

What you would be doing

Publish research papers in peer-reviewed journals

Attend and present work at national and international conferences

Obtain research grants from national and international funding bodies; obtain funding from industry where appropriate

Supervise postdoctoral researchers, postgraduate students and undergraduate research projects

Making a significant contribution to building and establishing links between the founding partners, and appropriate departments, faculties, wider university and other bodies

Teach courses to all levels: undergraduate, master's and higher research degrees, through lectures, seminars, course work, tutorials and personal supervision, within the regulations of the awarding body of the funder

The appointee will participate in and contribute to the proper functioning and efficient running of the Medicine/Infection directorate and participate in medical audit. It is expected that the appointee will show a commitment to continuing medical education (CME) and be expected to participate in CPD and in relevant quality assurance schemes. The Trust encourages all consultants to participate in these activities by providing dedicated study leave and an annual allowance.

The post involves both research and teaching responsibilities. The postholder will play a key role in the development of world-leading research programmes in their area of expertise.

What we are looking for

The postholder will be expected to contribute towards the Fleming Initiative's wider activities, encompassing a team science approach to addressing global health priorities.

Full GMC (General Medical Council) registration

Appropriate specialist qualification

PhD in Infectious Diseases, antimicrobial optimisation or resistance or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience

Knowledge of Infectious diseases, antimicrobial optimisation or antimicrobial resistance

Experience of having conducted interdisciplinary infectious diseases or AMR research working with a range of different disciplines

Experience of having conducted infectious diseases or other related research in LMICs

Understanding of data-driven methodologies including machine learning, with experience in development and evaluation of clinical prediction models and / or digital interventions

Experience of having planned and delivered patient and public engagement activities and a demonstrable understanding of the importance and value of these activities

Knowledge of digital health interventions and the use of clinical datasets within decision-support systems, clinical wearables and novel minimally-invasive biosensors for the management

Full information on duties, responsibilities and criteria for the post can be found in the attached Job Description.

What we can offer you

The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity

Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 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

The post is available on a part-time basis (0.8 FTE) for a fixed term period of 4 years.

If you require any further details on the role please contact: Professor Alison Holmes, Director of The Fleming Initiative, email: alison.holmes@imperial.ac.uk

Clinical Academic appointments require checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service or DBS, (formerly the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)). As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level, will be required for the successful candidate. Further information about the DBS disclosure process can be found on the Home Office website or by telephoning 03000 200 190. You may also wish to view the College's DBS webpage for policy statements on the Recruitment and Employment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Use, Retention & Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information.