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Applications are invited from enthusiastic candidates for the post of Research Fellow based at the Department of Orthopaedics, Golden Jubilee University National Hospital. These posts are suitable for qualified doctors at any stage of training, who are seeking experience in an established research environment. An interest in orthopaedic surgery is desirable
The post-holder will be actively involved in the planning, design, organisation, performance, analysis and dissemination of musculoskeletal-related research. This may be a self-selected project or can be allocated by the Orthopaedic Department. The unit has an established academic link to the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde and strong connections with the University of Glasgow School of Medicine offering the potential for both clinical and laboratory-based projects and registration for a higher degree. In addition, the hospital has a state-of-the-art motion analysis laboratory for research purposes.
The post will also include regular clinical duties, contributing to the 1 in 7 day time ward rota and the 1 in 12 hospital at night rota. There will be the opportunity to attend orthopaedic elective theatre lists and to work with high volume surgeons in one of the largest lower limb arthroplasty centres in the UK. The successful candidate may wish to register for a postgraduate higher degree.
The post is for a fixed term of 6 or 12 months in the first instance. The posts will start in August ’23. Fellows who undertake this post during Higher Surgical Training may have it recognised as out of programme research (OOPR) with retention of their NTN. The post is not educationally approved.
Candidates are welcome to visit the department. For further information or to organise a visit please contact either Mr Jon Clarke, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Research Lead (jon.clarke@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk) or Mr Christopher Gee, Clinical Director for Orthopaedics (christopher.gee@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk)
This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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