Job Description

Job number

MED05497

Faculties

Faculty of Medicine

Departments

Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction

Salary or Salary range

73,992 per annum

Location/campus

Hammersmith Campus - On site only

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

19 Nov 2025

About the role

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Applications are invited for a Post doctorate Clinical Research Fellow in the Department of Medicine, Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism. The post-doctoral Clinical Research Fellow will lead and contribute to translational studies investigating androgen physiology, reproductive function, and recovery following androgen abuse. The post holder will conduct clinical and translational research aimed at developing novel treatments and diagnostic tests for reproductive disorders within the research group of Professor Channa Jayasena.

What you would be doing

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The successful candidate will be expected to take initiatives in planning and conducting research and ensuring the timely execution of such research. The post holder will conduct the first randomised, double-blind clinical study assessing the short to medium-term effects of testosterone replacement on testicular function and withdrawal symptoms in men who have discontinued androgen abuse within the previous year. The post holder will also contribute to grant applications, ethics submissions, dissemination of findings through publications and conference presentations, supervise students and participate in the wider academic activities of the research group. The post holder will hold an honorary clinical contract with the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust for the purposes of performing clinical research, and should not undertake additional clinical duties during this specific post (e.g. clinics or locum posts), to ensure they have sufficient time to perform their research project.

What we are looking for

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Applicants must have a Medical Qualification with registration at the General Medical Council and have submitted their PhD thesis. Have knowledge and experience of treating both Endocrine disease and Reproductive disease. Have at least one original paper related to Endocrinology published in a high quality journal and at least one original paper related to Reproductive Endocrinology published in a high quality journal. Have experience of carrying out first into human studies of novel hormones, a flexible working attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.

What we can offer you

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This post is a part time, 50% FTE, fixed contract for 18 months This is an opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution We will support your career development activities. Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 38 days off a year)

Further information

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This is a part time fixed term role based at our Hammersmith Campus.


If you require any further details on the role please contact: [Kim Cyrus] - [k.cyrus@imperial.ac.uk].

Available documents

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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