Clinical Research Fellow

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Research

• Develop and refine clinical experimental protocols and assist in the development of suitable experimental device configurations for the clinical trial phase of the project.
• Identify, recruit, and study cohorts of women by conducting measurement experiments using the new OCT device to assess cervical tissue.
• Coordinate management of all data acquired, working with principal investigators and other team members.
• Supervise and support undergraduate and postgraduate students as appropriate.
• Prepare papers for journals/presentations at local/regional/national/international meetings to disseminate research findings.
• Write supporting documents for the work of the research group, e.g. reports and grant applications.
• Carry out administrative roles: e.g., act as secretary to research group meetings.

Professional/Academic

• Work within a clinical sphere under the supervision of the Principal Investigators. Participate in mandatory study days.
• Identify self-training needs to the project site lead.
• Participate in training courses as required by project site lead.
• Pursue a suitable programme of academic development leading to postgraduate certification.

Planning and Organisation

• Continuously monitor and review results, planning daily to adapt to new developments.
• As a staff member, you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, integrating the University sustainability strategy into your work activities whenever possible.
• You will make a full and active contribution to the principles of the ‘Sheffield Academic’. These include achieving excellence in applied teaching and research, and scholarly pursuits that genuinely impact the subject area and the University’s overall achievements.
• Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.