Clinical Research Fellow
- University of Leeds
- United Kingdom, ENG
- Jul 1, 2026
Job Description:
Are you medically qualified and ambitious with an interest in Trauma and Orthopaedic research? Do you want to gain experience in delivering a first-in-human clinical trial while working within a leading academic trauma unit?
You will support and undertake research within the field of trauma and orthopaedic surgery, working on the OsStic study, a commercially funded first-in-human clinical investigation of a novel bone void filler.
Your research will focus on the delivery of an early-phase clinical trial in patients undergoing surgical fixation of tibial plateau fractures, including patient recruitment, peri-operative research activity, and longitudinal follow-up.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Trauma & Orthopaedics trainee seeking to gain experience in clinical trials, translational research, and academic surgery within a high-performing multidisciplinary research team.
During your employment, you will have the opportunity to register for a higher degree (MD or PhD) at the University of Leeds, subject to satisfactory progress and agreement with your supervisors. Registration for a higher degree is encouraged but is not a mandatory requirement of the role.
Junior Doctor / Dentists in training
We have implemented a new approach to pay for junior doctors and dentists in training which mirrors the new pay system and transitional arrangements introduced into the NHS by the 2016 contract for Junior Doctor / Dentists in training; the salary awarded for this role will be awarded depending on a trainee’s current NHS pay scale status under the transitional arrangements.
What we offer in return
26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 21.6% of salary
Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Professor Peter Giannoudis
Professor of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Leeds / Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Tel: +44 (0)113 3922750
Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 14 Jul 2026
Section: Clinical
Salary: £45,943 to £67,610 per annum
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Job Description:
Are you medically qualified and ambitious with an interest in Trauma and Orthopaedic research? Do you want to gain experience in delivering a first-in-human clinical trial while working within a leading academic trauma unit?
You will support and undertake research within the field of trauma and orthopaedic surgery, working on the OsStic study, a commercially funded first-in-human clinical investigation of a novel bone void filler.
Your research will focus on the delivery of an early-phase clinical trial in patients undergoing surgical fixation of tibial plateau fractures, including patient recruitment, peri-operative research activity, and longitudinal follow-up.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Trauma & Orthopaedics trainee seeking to gain experience in clinical trials, translational research, and academic surgery within a high-performing multidisciplinary research team.
During your employment, you will have the opportunity to register for a higher degree (MD or PhD) at the University of Leeds, subject to satisfactory progress and agreement with your supervisors. Registration for a higher degree is encouraged but is not a mandatory requirement of the role.
Junior Doctor / Dentists in training
We have implemented a new approach to pay for junior doctors and dentists in training which mirrors the new pay system and transitional arrangements introduced into the NHS by the 2016 contract for Junior Doctor / Dentists in training; the salary awarded for this role will be awarded depending on a trainee’s current NHS pay scale status under the transitional arrangements.
What we offer in return
26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 21.6% of salary
Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Professor Peter Giannoudis
Professor of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Leeds / Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Tel: +44 (0)113 3922750
Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 14 Jul 2026
Section: Clinical
Salary: £45,943 to £67,610 per annum
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