Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Norwich Medical School
Clinical Research Fellow (full-time, fixed term for two years from 1 April 2025)
Ref: RA2265
Salary from £32,398 per annum up to £63,152 per annum (appropriate to NHS level of progress)
We are seeking a motivated Clinical MD/PhD Fellow for a unique opportunity in cardiovascular hemodynamics research, funded by Edwards Life Sciences and based at the University of East Anglia and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals. Working with Principal Investigator Dr Pankaj Garg, MD, PhD, and Co-Principal Investigator Dr Gareth Matthews, MD, PhD, you will contribute to pioneering studies on right heart flow dynamics and their importance in conditions like heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. This Fellowship will focus on quantifying advanced right heart metrics, such as vorticity and kinetic energy, across healthy and patient cohorts using data from the PREFER-CMR registry—one of the world’s largest 4D flow CMR registries.
Your work will include conducting systematic reviews and observational studies, analysing right atrial flow to understand energy conservation and flow efficiency, with applications in developing new treatments. The role offers hands-on experience with state-of-the-art imaging tools, including Circle CVI and CAAS software, and supports achieving LEVEL III competency in Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) through direct training with imaging and hemodynamics experts. The Fellowship is designed to support peer-reviewed publication of findings, expanding cardiovascular knowledge and improving clinical applications. This position is ideal for an MD with a strong academic foundation and interest in cardiology or cardiovascular imaging, with the analytical skills and research drive to make a significant impact. If you are committed to advancing cardiovascular science and translating research into patient care improvements, we invite you to apply.
This full-time post is available on a fixed term basis from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Adult Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to vulnerable adults.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 15 November 2024
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