Research Fellow in Rheumatology (ST3-5 Equivalent)

We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team. The successful candidate will already have experience of the rheumatology speciality and a desire to develop further knowledge and skills in the discipline. In particular they will have significant experience of working with patients with inflammatory arthritis and related conditions. They will be curious with a strong desire to pursue research into these conditions and must be a strong and conscientious team player. This post is to commence ASAP / November 2026 for 12 months. In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.

To contribute to a number of early phase clinical trials, including of a novel advanced therapy that is being conducted in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic sclerosis. The role will involve identification and consenting of participants for the trial, and overseeing trial activities including leukapheresis, administration of test product and follow-up. Another trial involves participants with sarcopenia, testing a novel compound with a potential effect on muscle. There will also be the opportunity to perform some of your own research and to learn interventional procedures such as muscle biopsy and lymph node aspiration. For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Professor John Isaacs, via email: john.isaacs@newcastle.ac.uk Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.