University of Birmingham
Clinical Research Fellow (Energise Keto-BD) - School of Psychology - 107587 - Clinical
Birmingham
£52k/yr
Posted 14 days ago
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Clinical Research Fellow
School of Psychology, University of Birmingham
Position Details
- Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
- Salary: Maximum offer £52,013 (limited funding)
- Grade: Clinical
- Contract: Full-Time, Fixed Term (up to 2 years)
- Closing Date: 7th July 2026
- Temporary Travel Requirements: UK travel may be required
Background
The ENERGISE-BD study is a phase III randomised controlled trial (RCT) comparing a ketogenic diet with the NHS ‘Eat Well Plan’ for individuals with bipolar depression. Co-led by the University of Birmingham and University of Edinburgh, and funded by the Wellcome Trust.
We are hiring a Clinical Research Fellow to:
- Support trial delivery at the Midlands site (Birmingham)
- Collaborate with the ENERGISE-BD Birmingham and Edinburgh teams
- Work within the growing translational research community
- Actively progress towards academic career frameworks (ACF/ACL posts or PhD opportunities)
Ideal candidates: Psychiatrists with MRCPsych (or on-track for qualification), with an interest in developing a research-focused career.
Core Purpose
- Recruitment and assessment of participants with bipolar depression
- Engagement with NHS health services and charities for participant identification
- Collection and documentation of psychiatric history, family history, clinical data, and psychological metrics
- Support publishing, developing research protocols, and disseminating findings
- Mentorship for PhD students and research projects
- Contribution to bid-writing for future research funding opportunities.
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Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Administrative Duties
- Lead awareness-raising efforts among clinicians and patient communities
- Facilitate participant recruitment of individuals with bipolar depression
- Conduct informed consent processes and eligibility assessments
- Perform baseline and follow-up clinical assessments of participants
- Maintain accurate, secure databases for shared use among the research team
- Follow Good Clinical Practice (GCP), UK Policy Framework for Health & Social Care, GDPR, regulatory compliance.
Research & Scholarly Outputs
- Develop research objectives and bids with mentorship supervision
- Analyse and interpret complex data to advance the project’s intellectual goals
- Collaborate on publications or presents (e.g., seminars, posters)
- Supervise research students in psychology/neuroscience disciplines
- Contribute to models, methodologies, and conceptual development.
Team & Outreach
- Engage in knowledge exchange workshops and outreach programs
- Guide undergraduate/graduate students on project contributions
- Troubleshoot logistical challenges impacting research goals
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion within clinical research.
Requirements
Essential
- Medical Degree (MBBS/MBCHB) or equivalent
- Licensed to practice with the General Medical Council
- MRCPsych or nearing practical completion (MScs in mental health research preferred)
- Clinical experience in psychiatric diagnoses, treatments, and ethical practise
- Demonstrable analytical skills (multidisciplinary datasets, longitudinal research)
- Experience with biological sample handling (e.g., blood, saliva samples)
- Proficiency in qualitative and robust quantitative methods
- Strong scientific communication skills
- Commitment to leading by example in ethical and inclusive behaviours
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Desirable
- Insights into nutritional intervention research or bipolar disorder/Affective sciences
- Evidence of collaborative results publication orpresents
- Experience in working with regulatory compliance paperwork
- Principles of data stewardship, public-health engagement strategies
Compliance Checks Required
- Satisfactory DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check
- Occupational Health screening
- Attendance and adherence to professional Data Protection Act 2018/DPA compliance training
Benefits
- Contribution to groundbreaking research in psychiatric wellness pathways
- Fixed-term growth experience in an interdisciplinary setting
- Potential advancement to Midlands Clinical Doctoral Training mental health positions
- Supporting four protected characteristics as per the University’s equality programs
- Non-clinical on-call obligations
- Exploration of academic and diagrammatic career progression.
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Skills
Clinical Research
Psychiatry
Data Analysis
Research Methodologies
Patient Recruitment
Clinical Assessments
Good Clinical Practice
Communication
Team Collaboration
Project Management
Data Collection
Supervision
Dissemination
Ethical Procedures
Mental Health
Bipolar Disorder