King's College London

About us

The Headache Group sits administratively within the Wolfson Sensory, Pain and Regeneration Centre within the School of Neuroscience, of the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience.  The Headache Group was established to improve the lives of those with primary headache disorders through an integrated programme of research, teaching and clinical activity.

About the role

Applications are invited for doctors with suitable experience to work as a full time Clinical Research Fellow in the Headache Group.

The post will contribute to their development as an independent clinical investigator. The post is suitable for a clinician who is seeking to learn about research methodologies or to a post-doctoral fellow who wants to take responsibility for the organisation and conduct of clinical research within the supportive framework of the Neuroscience Division with a specific interest in headache.

The Clinical Research Fellow will benefit from the wide range of opportunities and training available within the Headache Group, Neurosciences and Neuroimaging, and Health and Social Care Divisions to develop clinical research skills and a personal portfolio of research. The post offers the opportunity to receive specialist training in headache disorders in one of the leading headache centres in the world.

The post is full-time and primarily aimed at undertaking clinical research on funded projects investigating neuroimaging and neurophysiology of primary headache disorders, notably migraine and the trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias. We have established collaborations for cutting edge functional brain imaging to build on our expertise in headache disorders. We have established methods in the neurophysiology of trigeminal nociception and have established collaborations to extend our understanding of how sleep mechanisms interact with headache disorders. The post offers specialty training in all aspects of the clinical management of headache disorders.

You will be offered a fixed term contract until 30th June 2028.

About you

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

Essential criteria

1. Full GMC registration with valid license to practice
2. Demonstrable early to intermediate research experience, preferably within Neurology or a related discipline
3. Clinical neurology experience in hospital/secondary care setting
4. Ability and experience in dealing sensitively with vulnerable adults, disabled adults with communication difficulties and their families

Desirable criteria

1. MRCP or equivalent
2. Good Clinical Practice Qualification (as well as working knowledge of clinical trial regulations).
3. Teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
4. Publication in peer-reviewed journals

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 next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further information

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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.

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.

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