Clinical Research Fellow in Dentistry

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Institute of Dentistry and the Cardiovascular and Diabetes Centre in the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition at the University of Aberdeen.This Clinical Research Fellowship is supported by a British Heart Foundation Project Grant awarded to Dr Karolin Hijazi, Reader in Oral Medicine, and Professor Dana Dawson, Chair in Cardiovascular medicine in collaboration with Professor Marco Oggioni, Chair in Microbial Genetics at the University of Leicester. The project investigates the hypothesis that epigenetic phase variations regulate pathogenic phenotypes of oral bacteria driving bloodstream invasion, low-grade systemic inflammation and atherogenesis/plaque instability as potential contributor to acute myocardial infarction. The study will disclose a novel target for periodontitis interventions to curb its contribution as a risk factor for coronary artery disease.  

School/Section

Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

Division

Institute of Dentistry

Duration of Post

Funding/Activity Limited

Candidates at pre-doctoral or post-doctoral stage of their career will be considered for this Clinical Research Fellowship. For pre-doctoral candidates, this post will allow the development of research skills and generation of data which will ultimately lead to the submission of a PhD degree. Although research will form the major component of this post, participation in associated clinical duties, depending on the candidate’s clinical background, will be incorporated into the job plan. The Fellowship will be suitable for Dental Core Trainees and Specialty Trainees training in a number of relevant dental specialties, including Oral Medicine, Periodontology or Oral Surgery.

The Clinical Research Fellow will join an enthusiastic team of clinicians and clinical researchers at the Institute of Dentistry and the Cardiology Department, and benefit of the mentorship and support of senior colleagues involved in clinical research studies led by Dr Hijazi and Prof Dawson ongoing in these units.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Clinical Scale for Academics below level of Consultant, £38,704 – £41,821 per annum, and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience. 

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Karolin Hijazi, Reader (k.hijazi@abdn.ac.uk ).

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK. 

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number:  DEN035R

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 05 October 2022

The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition/Institute of Dentistry embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.