King's College London

About Us

King’s College London is a world-leading University with a strong tradition in medical education and research. The Rheumatology Research Team, based at Denmark Hill, works at the cutting edge of clinical and epidemiological research in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a clinically qualified rheumatologist to join our team as a Clinical Research Fellow. You will work closely with the Epidemiology Large Data Review Group, conducting advanced statistical analyses in Python, R, and Stata, and leading systematic and Bayesian meta-analyses. The role also includes weekly clinics, trial support, and active contribution to academic publications and conference presentations.

You will be a medically qualified rheumatologist with the Rheumatology SCE, experienced in Python, R, and Stata, and with a strong track record in systematic reviews and meta-analysis. You will have excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.

This is a full time contract (40 hours per week), and you will be offered on  a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the  Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the  Centre for Research Staff Development for more information.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

1. Medical degree and full GMC registration
2. Rheumatology Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE)
3. Proven competency in Python, R, and Stata coding
4. Experience in systematic reviews and meta-analyses, including Bayesian methods
5. Clinical experience in rheumatology, including outpatient clinics

Desirable Criteria:

1. Higher degree (MD/PhD) in a relevant field
2. Record of peer-reviewed publications in rheumatology or epidemiology
3. Experience with grant writing and funding applications

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearances.