Lecturer in Clinical Immunology

The post is a clinical lectureship at the University of Birmingham, in Clinical Immunology. This post is available for 4 years or until CCT plus 6 months (whichever is sooner).It is, therefore, anticipated that the training programme will attract applicants who have already completed part of their higher specialist training in Clinical Immunology.

The post-holders clinical responsibilities include immunology and allergy outpatient clinics, in patient referrals and laboratory clinical liaison. There will be opportunity to attend other specialist clinics to ensure a comprehensive training and to allow the candidate to pursue specialist interests. The post-holder will contribute to laboratory reporting, quality and management.

The appointee is encouraged to develop a programme of research in line with current areas of interest in immunology and/or haemato-oncology. Special areas of research interest include the immunology and cell biology of liver disease (including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease), inflammatory bowel disease and stromal cell therapy. Extensive research facilities are available within the University of Birmingham and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital; collaborative research projects are in progress with other departments and are actively encouraged.

Post-holders will have teaching responsibilities contributing to undergraduate and post graduate immunology education to mixed disciplines. There will be opportunity to teach within small group and lecture formats and contribute to exam setting and curriculum updates.

Person Specification

• Higher degree (or thesis under submission).
• Previous experience in Immunology at specialist trainee level
• Laboratory experience
• Teaching experience at either undergraduate or postgraduate level
• Excellent communication skills