Total 50 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in southampton so15 1qe

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:- * Registered Paediatric Nurse* Extensive post-registration experience, including considerable senior band 5 experience in clinical research* Recent management experience* Excellent interpersonal communication, organization and time management skills* Ability to work independently both in the CRF and within the community* Be able to lead, motivate and inspire teamwork* Demonstrate resilience and be adaptable to differing demands* Evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice* Core work hours are Monday - Friday 8-4 but you must be able to work flexible hours including shifts and night duty rotation as required* A car driver with a full driving license who is willing to travel to various locations across Southampton and the Wessex region.

The Southampton National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is the operational centre of translational research at the University of Southampton (UoS) and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The CRF operates to support research across all specialities and brings together all areas engaged in clinical translational research (including the current Southampton NIHR CRF, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre and NIHR CRUK Experimental Cancer Research Centre) .The NIHR CRF is part of a national network of CRFs with adult and paediatric capability. The CRF operates to MHRA phase 1 accreditation standards, the highest possible international quality standard. The post will provide unrivalled training in the management and conduct of clinical trials and experimental medicine, including early phase trials, and is suitable for those aiming for a clinical academic or primarily clinical career. Specific training will be given and expertise gained in research governance, quality assurance, rapid clinical trials set-up and timely delivery ensuring regulatory compliance and patient and volunteer safety. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOULL DO The primary role of this post is to assist the Directors and investigators in the running of clinical studies for patients in the CRF and Wessex Research Hubs including early phase clinical trials of vaccines, biological agents and other new drugs. The post holder will therefore be expected to engage as appropriate with all aspects of the development and conduct of studies, including the submission and maintenance of regulatory documents, the recruitment of subjects and providing medical cover. The post holder should work to ensure that all studies are conducted to Good Clinical Practice. Working patterns are flexible depending on the study and visit requirements. Some out of hours working is required and contribution to an on-call study phone rota is required. WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR Individuals who are keen to learn more about clinical research and are interested in the potential of further research training (MD/PhD) Excellent communicators People who can contribute and work well with our multi-professional team within the CRF

A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.


University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF) junior clinical research fellow in field of vaccines, infectious diseases or immunology. A junior fellowship (full or part-time) for adult or paediatric Fellow are open to those training in or wishing to develop a clinical or research interest in vaccines, infectious diseases or immunology, or associated field (such as infections of respiratory disease). This will either be a Junior role suitable for anyone who has completed foundation training (or equivalent).

The majority of the fellow’s time will be spent on research service provision providing medical support and cover to adult and paediatric studies occurring in the CRF and at the Wessex Research Hubs in Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth and Weymouth. The remaining time will be flexible, dependant on the individuals

NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF) junior clinical research fellow in field of vaccines, infectious diseases or immunology.A junior fellowship (full or part-time) for adult or paediatric Fellow are open to those training in or wishing to develop a clinical or research interest in vaccines, infectious diseases or immunology, or associated field (such as infections of respiratory disease). This will either be a Junior role suitable for anyone who has completed foundation training (or equivalent).

The majority of the fellow’s time will be spent on research service provision providing medical support and cover to adult and paediatric studies occurring in the CRF and at the Wessex Research Hubs in Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth and Weymouth. The remaining time will be flexible, dependant on the individuals needs but could be used to provide the time and support for an application to be made for a formal externally funded research training fellowship and registration for study towards a higher degree (usually PhD or MD). The post will be appointed for 1 year in the first instance, depending on the candidate’s needs. Where appropriate, funding may be extended by fixed time periods where academic progress is considered satisfactory.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

· The Southampton National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is the operational centre of translational research at the University of Southampton (UoS) and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The CRF operates to support research across all specialities and brings together all areas engaged in clinical translational research (including the current Southampton NIHR CRF, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre and NIHR CRUK Experimental Cancer Research Centre) .The NIHR CRF is part of a national network of CRFs with adult and paediatric capability.

· The CRF operates to MHRA phase 1 accreditation standards, the highest possible international quality standard. The post will provide unrivalled training in the management and conduct of clinical trials and experimental medicine, including early phase trials, and is suitable for those aiming for a clinical academic or primarily clinical career.

· Specific training will be given and expertise gained in research governance, quality assurance, rapid clinical trials set-up and timely delivery ensuring regulatory compliance and patient and volunteer safety.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU’LL DO

· The primary role of this post is to assist the Directors and investigators in the running of clinical studies for patients in the CRF and Wessex Research Hubs including early phase clinical trials of vaccines, biological agents and other new drugs.

· The post holder will therefore be expected to engage as appropriate with all aspects of the development and conduct of studies, including the submission and maintenance of regulatory documents, the recruitment of subjects and providing medical cover.

· The post holder should work to ensure that all studies are conducted to Good Clinical Practice.

· Working patterns are flexible depending on the study and visit requirements. Some out of hours working is required and contribution to an on-call study phone rota is required.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

· Individuals who are keen to learn more about clinical research and are interested in the potential of further research training (MD/PhD)

· Excellent communicators

People who can contribute and work well with our multi-professional team within the CRF


This advert closes on Friday 27 Sep 2024

Section
Civil, Maritime & Environmental Engineering
Location:
Southampton Science Park, Chilworth
Salary
£34,980 to £42,978
Full Time Fixed Term (until 30/04/2025)
Closing Date:
Monday 16 September 2024
Reference
2850624DA
Research Technician
A research technician with expertise in fermentation and biofilm is sought to work on the development of biofilm for acid fermentation using waste hydrolysate. The post is funded as part of a PoC project on biomass waste to chemicals with CO2 fixation, aiming for negative carbon emissions in biorefinery. The main focus will be utilising the natural flocculation capability of a specific pure strain to form biofilm for platform acid fermentation, enabling sugar-rich hydrolysate-based fermentation possible for acid production and carbon fixation. The project will involve biofilm assays, fermentation, and inventory establishment for preliminary life cycle assessment. Developing bio-based platform chemicals from waste to replace or complement petroleum-derived chemicals is critical to moving towards a circular economy. The utilisation of CO2 as a co-substrate in this project will further support the transition to net zero.

Essential requirements

PhD in Bioengineering, (Bio)chemical Engineering, Biotechnology or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience

Expertise and experience in fermentation using monoculture (using anaerobic or facultative monoculture preferred)

Capability of working under your own initiative while collaborating with the project members

The following knowledge, skills & experience is desirable:

Detailed understanding and knowledge of industrial fermentation

Detailed understanding and knowledge of biomass hydrolysis

Practical experience with fermentation in bioreactors

Further Information

The post is a fixed-term contract for 6.5 months from 14 October 2024 to 30 April 2025.

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, via the above ‘Apply’ button.

Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Dr Yongqiang Liu – Y.Liu@soton.ac.uk

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As an R&D QA Officer you will work closely with a number of teams and individuals in R&D and the wider Trust to ensure the delivery of the UHS R&D strategy meets regulatory and governance needs. This will include: Supporting the Senior QA Leads and Deputy R&D QA Manager in the development, implementation and maintenance of systems to assure the quality of clinical research undertaken within the Trust. Supporting the Trust preparation for external audit and regulatory inspection. Assisting in the delivery of QA initiatives to ensure that the Trust meets required standards for the conduct of clinical research. Assisting with the development and use of systems for recording and collating information for audits, using analytical skills to interpret metrics information required for audit reporting methods. Supporting the general administration of the QA team. For additional information, please refer to the job description and person specification.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual with effective practical, administrative, organisational, and communication skills, along with a sense of humour, to join the Science Technician team supporting the Science department in this high achieving school.

The successful candidate will be preparing, delivering and tidying away practical equipment, and undertaking routine maintenance of laboratories, equipment and consumables. The role entails a degree of manual handling and physical activity, so fitness is desirable, as is the ability to work as part of a team.

As part of your role you will be supporting 15 Science teachers across 12 labs and 2 demonstration labs. You will be working closely with the senior technician and one other technician. While previous experience would be an advantage, full training will be provided.

Brookfield is a large, forward-looking, 11-16 community school and continues to enjoy a good reputation in the local community.

What the school offers its staff

• A committed, enthusiastic, open and accessible team of staff with a desire to continue to move the school forward.
• A thorough and engaging staff wellbeing programme including access to counselling, private GP and physiotherapy.
• Excellent and varied CPD to ensure you continue to develop.
• Broad and diverse opportunities for professional development
• Participation in our support staff performance management, including regular meetings with your line manager.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual with effective practical, administrative, organisational, and communication skills, along with a sense of humour, to join the Science Technician team supporting the Science department in this high achieving school.

The successful candidate will be preparing, delivering and tidying away practical equipment, and undertaking routine maintenance of laboratories, equipment and consumables. The role entails a degree of manual handling and physical activity, so fitness is desirable, as is the ability to work as part of a team.

As part of your role you will be supporting 15 Science teachers across 12 labs and 2 demonstration labs. You will be working closely with the senior technician and one other technician. While previous experience would be an advantage, full training will be provided.

Brookfield is a large, forward-looking, 11-16 community school and continues to enjoy a good reputation in the local community.

What the school offers its staff

• A committed, enthusiastic, open and accessible team of staff with a desire to continue to move the school forward.
• A thorough and engaging staff wellbeing programme including access to counselling, private GP and physiotherapy.
• Excellent and varied CPD to ensure you continue to develop.
• Broad and diverse opportunities for professional development
• Participation in our support staff performance management, including regular meetings with your line manager.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Up to 50% of the fellows time will be spent on research service provision providing medical support and cover to adult and paediatric studies occurring in the CRF, bone marrow transplant unit and at the Wessex Research Hubs in Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth and Weymouth. The remaining time will be available to be spent supervised by Dr Helena Lee or other Southampton clinical academic with the intention of providing the time and support for an application to be made for a formal externally funded research training fellowship and registration for study towards a higher degree (usually PhD or MD). The Southampton National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is the operational centre of translational research at the University of Southampton (UoS) and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The CRF operates to support research across all specialities and brings together all areas engaged in clinical translational research (including the current Southampton NIHR CRF, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre and NIHR CRUK Experimental Cancer Research Centre) .The NIHR CRF is part of a national network of CRFs with adult and paediatric capability. WHAT YOULL DO The primary role of this post is to assist the Directors and investigators in the running of clinical studies for patients in the CRF, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and Wessex Research Hubs including early phase clinical trials of vaccines, biological agents and other new drugs. The post holder will therefore be expected to engage as appropriate with all aspects of the development and conduct of studies, including the submission and maintenance of regulatory documents, the recruitment of subjects and providing medical cover. The post holder should work to ensure that all studies are conducted to Good Clinical Practice. Working patterns are flexible depending on the study and visit requirements. Some out of hours working is required and contribution to an on-call study phone rota is required. WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR Individuals with a minimum of two years post registration general/acute (Internal) medicine experience and MRCP or equivalent Individuals who are keen to learn more about clinical research and are interested in the potential of further research training (MD/PhD) People who can contribute and work well with our multi-professional team within the CRF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process. Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay) Basic Salary - MT03 £43,923 Basic Salary - MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary MT05 £63,152 Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5; Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS) A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee) Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. Interviews will be held on TBC Job Reference: MT1201-MEDICAL This vacancy closes on or before: 31/07/2024

A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.


University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF) clinical research fellow in the field of advanced therapy medicinal products.A Fellowship for an adult Fellow is open to those training in or wishing to develop a clinical or research interest in advanced therapy medicinal products, or associated field (such as oncology or haematology). This will either be a Junior or Senior role depending on experience and level of current training.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Up to 50% of the fellow’s time will be spent on research service provision providing medical support and cover to adult and paediatric studies occurring in the CRF, bone marrow transplant unit and at the Wessex Research Hubs in Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth and Weymouth. The remaining time will be available to be spent supervised by Dr Helena Lee or other Southampton clinical academic with the intention of providing the time and support for an application to be made for a formal externally funded research training fellowship and registration for study towards a higher degree (usually PhD or MD).

The Southampton National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is the operational centre of translational research at the University of Southampton (UoS) and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The CRF operates to support research across all specialities and brings together all areas engaged in clinical translational research (including the current Southampton NIHR CRF, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre and NIHR CRUK Experimental Cancer Research Centre) .The NIHR CRF is part of a national network of CRFs with adult and paediatric capability.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

· The primary role of this post is to assist the Directors and investigators in the running of clinical studies for patients in the CRF, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and Wessex Research Hubsincluding early phase clinical trials of vaccines, biological agents and other new drugs.

· The post holder will therefore be expected to engage as appropriate with all aspects of the development and conduct of studies, including the submission and maintenance of regulatory documents, the recruitment of subjects and providing medical cover.

· The post holder should work to ensure that all studies are conducted to Good Clinical Practice.

· Working patterns are flexible depending on the study and visit requirements. Some out of hours working is required and contribution to an on-call study phone rota is required.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

· Individuals with a minimum of two years post registration general/acute (Internal) medicine experience and MRCP or equivalent

· Individuals who are keen to learn more about clinical research and are interested in the potential of further research training (MD/PhD)

People who can contribute and work well with our multi-professional team within the CRF

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary - MT03 £43,923 Basic Salary - MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary – MT05 £63,152

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training

• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)

• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on TBC

Job Reference:MT1201-MEDICAL This vacancy closes on or before: 31/07/2024


This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Jul 2024

This multi-disciplinary project offers an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher with a strong interest in exploring the interactions of microbial cells with each other and their environment.

The post holder will develop innovative approaches to define the mechanisms of chemical and physical interactions between cells that result in changes in gene expression, metabolism, cell morphology or even inhibition of competing populations. Findings will be both fundamentally important and provide insights into e.g., the filamentous/invasive growth of pathogenic yeast, novel microbial strategies to suppress spoilage organisms in foods and beverages, or opportunities to disrupt the impact of vector insects such as the pest Drosophila suzukii fruit fly.

The post holder will join the lab of Prof Vladimir Jiranek that recently relocated to the University of Southampton (Prof V Jiranek | Uni Soton), and have the opportunity to interact with several PhD students working on related topics in the context of a diverse and successful School of Biological Sciences (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/about/faculties-schools-departments/school-of-biological-sciences). The Jiranek lab also works extensively with international yeast biotechnology companies, thereby offering a vital industrial perspective on the work and the potential for future joint funding or employment opportunities.

Based in the Life Sciences Building at the University’s Highfield Campus, the post is ERE level 4, full time and available for 2 years in the first instance. The term may be extended subject to the success of funding applications.

Southampton, and nearby Winchester, are great cities to live in and are <1.5 hr train journey from London and near international airports linking you to the world.

Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent professional qualification and experience in microbiology, biotechnology or a related field.

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.


University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

We are excited to invite applications for the post of Clinical Research Fellow in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). The post is full time for three years from September 2024.

You should ideally have a paediatric background with medical qualifications fully registrable in the UK, MRCPCH (or equivalent). The post is suitable for higher postgraduate training or post-doctoral training.

If successful, the majority of your activities will be spent being supervised towards a research project based in the PCD Group. Depending on your interest, the research can be laboratory based or clinical research. You will also provide clinical support for other PCD related research and will be encouraged to register for study towards a higher degree (usually PhD) in a PCD related to topic. Alongside this, you'll participate in the middle-grade service provision for the PCD service within working hours, no out of hours service provision is required.

We know that our people are central to our success. So, it’s only right that we reward you with:
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment
• Opportunities to develop – UHS is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to
• A minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and a generous pension scheme
• A range of NHS discounts!
• A break from the hustle and bustle of city centre life, with beaches and the New Forest on your doorstep

WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Conduct research with the PCD group under the supervision of Prof Lucas and other members of the research group
• Participate in other areas of research being undertaken by the PCD group. In particular to provide middle grade medical support for research participants
• Assist in the training and development of medical and nursing staff and medical students
• Participate in research meetings and seminars (internally and externally)
• Undertake clinical training in PCD, to include on average one clinic per week (diagnostic or management), in addition to MDT meetings
• You will be encouraged to register for study towards a higher degree (usually PhD) in a PCD related to topic.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
• You should be a motivated and enthusiastic trainee with a paediatric background and medical qualifications fully registrable in the UK, MRCPCH (or equivalent)
• You should, preferably, have an interest in both paediatric respiratory medicine and research.


This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Jul 2024

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Research Fellow to work across all the research themes comprising ARC Wessex. You will work closely with the ARC research theme and project leads, taking responsibility for advice and consultancy on statistical matters relating to project design, and will also be responsible for statistical analysis or statistical mentoring for quantitative researchers, as required by a given project.

Candidates are expected to have a PhD which contains a significant use of applied statistical methods.

In addition, candidates should possess strong programming skills in at least two major statistical software languages, with a willingness and flexibility to learn to program in other statistical software packages, as required. You should have good communication skills, possess initiative, and be able to work effectively within teams of different sizes, disciplines and which potentially comprise team members from a range of organisations (e.g. academic, NHS, funding bodies). The ability to engage with clients in a statistical consulting scenario is essential.

The Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Wessex is an organisation funded by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) with a remit to support applied health and care research that responds to, and meets, the needs of local populations and local health and care systems. The NIHR ARC Wessex is one of 15 ARCs across England, part of a £135 million investment by the NIHR to improve the health and care of patients and the public within and beyond the Wessex region.

Our ARC conducts applied health research with the aims to improve outcomes for patients and public; improve quality, delivery and efficiency of health and care services; increase the sustainability of health and care systems locally and nationally, through collaborative partnership. We have a close relationship with our stakeholders within the region, which include a wide range of NHS organisations, local universities, charities, local authorities and others.

The successful applicant should be willing to travel within the Wessex area, as required, and occasionally further afield within the UK.

The employing organisation is the University of Southampton which offers a competitive salary, pension scheme and other benefits.

For informal discussions please contact Richard Trowbridge (R.M.Trowbridge@soton.ac.uk).

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

This is a fixed term 1 year post jointly funded by UHS and the NIHR CRN. The post will provide unrivalled exposure to clinical neurosurgery and at the same time training in the management and conduct of clinical research. The post is part of the established neurosurgery research programme at the Wessex Neurological Centre. The team currently is one of the highest recruiting teams nationally in neurological disorders and is focussed on haemorrhagic stroke and traumatic brain injury.

This is an opportunity for extensive exposure to all aspects of clinical research ranging from trial design, set up and recruitment, to data collection and analysis. They will be part of a team of 5 research fellows working different aspects of neurovascular disorders and they will gain further support from the wider body of research fellows in the Trust. As part of this they will participate in the Wessex Clinical Research Network Clinical Research Fellows training programme and statistics courses and receive certification of this.

You will be encouraged and given time to develop their own research project and pilot data. This will provide an excellent opportunity for those wanting to pursue a higher degree in a department with a track record of previous fellows successful in obtaining funding from prestigious national bodies like the

NIHR to continue their work.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The successful candidate will split their time between research and clinical care.

Your clinical commitments will be to the care of neurosurgical patients on the wards, in theatre and in outpatients.

As part of your research commitment, you will be expected to work with a large research nursing team to support recruitment to the large number of academic as well as commercial studies on the NIHR portfolio currently being run in the unit.



WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
4 months training in Neurosurgery, neurology or neurointensive care.

Successful completion of a Foundation Programme.

Proven ability to manage acute neurosurgical emergencies.

Ability to self-direct learning and time with a passion to take on new ideas and concepts

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)


Basic Salary - MT03 £43,923 Basic Salary - MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary – MT05 £63,152

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training

• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference: MT1206-MEDICAL This vacancy closes on or before: 07/07/2024


This advert closes on Sunday 7 Jul 2024

The School of Geography and Environmental Science seeks to appoint a Research Fellow to work on a UKRI-funded project led by Dr Zoë Thomas, entitled “The View from the South: New approaches for understanding mechanisms and impacts of climate tipping points”. This project will pioneer the development of new proxies of wind strength and temperature records from the South Atlantic, using the latest technologies and interdisciplinary techniques.

The project aims to identify the relationships between southern hemisphere atmospheric circulation shifts and global climate tipping points. The Research Fellow will work on several tasks: (1) undertake laboratory work to generate new palaeoclimate records from South Atlantic peat sediments, (2) assemble and chronologically align datasets from the Atlantic Basin, and (3) undertake statistical and time series analysis to explore the latitudinal propagation of climate signals.

The post holder will have the opportunity, subject to starting date and travel restrictions, to undertake fieldwork in the South Atlantic during the post tenure.

The post is tenable from 1st October 2024 and is fixed term for 3.5 years.

The post will be based at the University of Southampton. You will be working with Dr Zoë Thomas in the School of Geography and Environmental Science, Dr Gordon Inglis in the School of Ocean and Earth Science, and a team of PhD students, postdocs and other collaborators based in the UK and overseas. The team is friendly, collaborative, and inclusive and any candidate will be welcomed as an equal member of the community.

Job criteria:

PhD or equivalent professional qualification and experience in palaeoclimate reconstruction from sediment archives.
Detailed understanding and knowledge of the reconstruction of palaeoclimate from Quaternary sedimentary deposits using biomarkers and other multiple proxies.
Knowledge and experience of palaeoclimate laboratory methods for reconstructing climate from sediment cores using organic geochemistry.
Evidence of experience and aptitude in statistical methods for time series analysis and data syntheses methods.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and time management skills
The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world Universities and one of the UK’s top 10 research-intensive universities. We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise activities. The School of Geography and Environmental Science at the University of Southampton is committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive, and we aim to be proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. We are a signatory to the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers and can provide opportunities for career development and mentoring.

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For further enquiries please contact Dr Zoë Thomas (z.thomas@soton.ac.uk).

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

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Autistic adolescents have 3 - 6 times higher risks compared to typical adolescents to develop Mental Health Disorders (MHD). The aim of the European Commission and UKRI funded ETHEREAL project is to develop an AI tool that will help them to reduce that risk.

Recent research established a central role played by epigenetic-genetic-metabolomic interaction processes in determining mental health throughout the life particularly in genetically predisposed individuals. These findings lead to the following hypothesis and aims of ETHEREAL:

Hypothesis: Quantitative modelling of the Epigenetic – Genetic/metabolomic – Mental health (EGM) cascades will identify 1) the precise environmental factors causally responsible for transition of mental state of an autistic adolescent to MHD, and 2) their possible control mechanisms, and thereby 3) will provide a set of formal neurobiologically informed selection criteria of the most appropriate adolescent-centric evidence based intervention in autistic adolescents.

Vision: Designing an ecosystem to prevent MHD in adolescents with ASD by 1) empowering them to self-control their personal environmental risk factors whilst, 2) accessing proper evidence based interventions seamlessly in their “Personal Natural Environment” (PNE) improving their Quality of Life and independent living.

Aim: Quantitative characterisation of the EGM cascades and its integration into a personalised, flexible, single service delivery model for seamless access to care service in the PNE of an autistic adolescent empowering them to take preventive actions against MHDs. This will be done through the following four activities:

1: Identification of the environmental factors in the PNE of an autistic adolescent which instigate transition of their “mental health” to MHD (Model 1).

2: Quantitative modelling of the EGM process chain in autistic adolescents for designing control strategies based on their PNE, historical and current states (Model 2).

3: Integration of the Models 1 and 2 in the form of a Personalized Digital Nurse (PDN) mobile app, that will empower autistic adolescents to self-control the epigenetic influence of the factors present in their PNE.

4: Integration of the PDN with their PNE and the community care services and evaluation of the complete system informing the design of a personalized service delivery model (Model 3) based on Implementation Science principles for rapid uptake.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals who already have a PhD degree or are about to submit/have submitted their doctoral thesis to join ETHEREAL project to work on the Model 1 and 2. You should have worked in the area of dynamic system modelling with knowledge of signal processing and machine learning as all three areas are essential to achieve the aims. You should have a proven track record in at least one of these areas and are motivated to learn the other areas as per the requirement of the project. You will work in a team of electronics and computer scientists, clinicians, biologists and software developers. Very good interpersonal communication skill is essential.

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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