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About us The School of Academic Psychiatry brings together five leading clinical departments Addictions, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Science, Psychological Medicine, and Psychosis Studies. Our community includes more than 100 Principal Investigators and a vibrant research portfolio supported by £30–40 million in active grants. Across the School, our work spans the full breadth of psychiatry—from public policy to molecular genetics, from perinatal mental health to old age, and from psychological therapies to advanced brain imaging. This role will be based in the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHBA), Department of Psychological Medicine. The Centre aims to advance the development of biomarkers for neurocognitive disorders and to create innovative approaches for the early diagnosis of cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, and ageing-related psychiatric conditions. As a centre of excellence for clinical trials, we support the development of novel therapeutic strategies and technologies while improving patient access to both established and emerging treatments.  About the role The Clinical Research Fellow will play a key role in the delivery of high-quality clinical research within the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing. Working as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, the postholder will support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical studies while ensuring strict adherence to trial protocols, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. A core component of the role will be to work with retrospective data from participants living with dementia and prospectively collected data from ongoing participants for research and analysis purposes, with research supported by the Michael J. Fox Foundation. The successful candidate will also be contributing weekly to the Brain Health Clinic at SLaM under the supervision of Prof Dag Aarsland, providing compassionate and clinically sound support to participants, many of whom have memory difficulties or dementia. The Fellow will conduct cognitive and study-specific assessments, maintain accurate participant records, and ensure timely collection and processing of biological samples in line with SOPs and GCP. The role requires excellent communication skills, with responsibility for maintaining effective relationships with participants, families, clinicians, researchers, and external partners. The Clinical Research Fellow will contribute to data entry, cleaning, analysis, and the preparation of reports and research outputs, as well as participating in clinical and research supervision. This position offers opportunities for professional development, active engagement in service improvement, and involvement in the dissemination of research through presentations, publications, and collaboration across academic and NHS teams. This is a full-time post (40 hours per week). The post will be offered on a fixed term contract until 31st January 2027. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria MBChB/ MBBS or equivalent Full GMC registration with valid license to practice Clinical Experience and experience of working with people with dementia, and sensitive to the needs of people with dementia and their carers  Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey goals of research to lay people  Able to communicate complex information in clear and easily understandable way to a lay audience, including those with cognitive impairment Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, with strong problem-solving skills and ability to take initiative Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with strong administrative and record-keeping skills  Desirable criteria Ability to collect and process biological samples Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods Experience of preparing academic papers for publication and ability to conduct and present scientific research in the form of posters and oral presentations Prior involvement in multi-institutional or international research collaborations Experience running a Clinical Trial of an Investigative Medicinal Product (CTIMP) or acceptability studies of novel interventions  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 page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. 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. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. 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 person specification section of the job description. 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. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearances. Grade and Salary: £45,943 - £50,175, plus £2,162 London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134206 Close Date: 04-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Zunera Rehan, Research Fellow Contact Details: zunera.2.khan@kcl.ac.uk

About us King’s College London is seeking a highly experienced individual for the role of Director of its Post-Award Department within the Research Management and Innovation Directorate. The Research Management and Innovation Directorate provides strategic leadership and operational support for research and innovation activities across King's College London.  The directorate works to enable high-quality research by delivering expert services in research development, funding, compliance, and governance. We partner with academic and professional teams to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and ensure that research aligns with institutional priorities and external requirements. Our goal is to create an environment where research can thrive and deliver impact locally, nationally, and globally. About the role The post-holder will lead a large business-critical, high-performing unit managing the financial and related administrative requirements of the University’s portfolio of externally-funded grants and contracts. This role is central to the professional and efficient delivery of research support across the university, with a strong emphasis on financial integrity, transparency and communication. The individual will have a particular responsibility for strategic and operational leadership, including team development for the Post-Award staff who manage the administrative aspects of the post-award process for research and consultancy projects. In the last financial year, income from the combined research and consultancy portfolios totalled £M267. This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Degree or equivalent professional qualification Significant experience of financial administration, with demonstrably strong accounting ability and comfort with complex transactions and processes and the ability to work well under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines in the face of constantly shifting priorities and pressures Proven experience in leading, planning and organising complex and difficult projects and managing a large and varied turnover of research applications and agreements through their team/s as well as personally and a proven ability to take important and/or difficult, high-level decisions in consideration of the consequences Proven track record of senior operational leadership in research administration, upward influencing through persuasion and argument and contributing to high level strategic thinking. Confident in representing the University in negotiations and at national for a Experience of developing and implementing service standards, KPIs and metrics to drive high performance aligned to strategic priorities and the ability to perceive issues strategically in terms of the ‘bigger picture’, make informed decisions and plan accordingly Demonstrable track record of successfully managing, developing and retaining staff, including effective delegation Successful drafting and negotiation of complex terms and conditions with funders and collaborators, including intellectual property and liability and risk management Sound experience and understanding of university finance related issues e.g. VAT, FEC, TRAC, suitability of staff, choice & use of currencies, etc. Proven track record of devising and delivering change in a collegiate and effective way with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of people in a positive and helpful manner whilst being capable of firmly maintaining university policies Desirable criteria Relevant accountancy or business qualification 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 page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. 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. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. 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 person specification section of the job description. 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. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held on in mid-January 2026 Grade and Salary: Competitive Salary Job ID: 134405 Close Date: 11-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Paul Labbett Contact Details: paul.labbett@kcl.ac.uk

Department: Center of excellence CREATIC – Faculty of Medicine Deadline: 1 Jan 2026 Start date: As soon as possible, or by agreement Job type: full-time | part-time Job field: Administration | Marketing, Media, Advertising & PR The Bursar of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University appoints a selection procedure for the position Content Editor Specialist for the Centre of Excellence CREATIC | CZECRIN (30 - 40 working hours per week) The Centre of Excellence CREATIC of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University in Brno, was established on 1 January 2024 and focused on research and development of cell and gene therapy for selected rare diseases. We cooperate with the Fraunhofer Institute IZI (Germany), the University of Leipzig (Germany) and the University of Copenhagen (Denmark). The establishment of the centre will be supported by the prestigious European grant Teaming for Excellence and a grant from the Ministry of Education Youth and Sports for the next 5 years. CZECRIN is the Czech national infrastructure for clinical research. It is part of the CREATIC Centre of Excellence and the Czech national node of the European Clinical Research Infrastructure Network (ECRIN-ERIC). We are looking for an independent and proactive person to join our team—someone who is well-versed in the world of social media and able to translate expert topics into clear and engaging content. The ideal candidate can write high-quality texts and connect content across various communication channels. At the same time, they are not afraid to actively engage with the professional community. You can find out more about us on our websites: https://ecrin.org/, https://creatic.muni.cz/, CZECRIN.cz. The scope of your work will be:  Regular and systematic management of the CoE CREATIC and VVI CZECRIN social media channels. Searching for relevant content on social media, communicating with the professional community, commenting, and active engagement. Creating and planning posts (in Czech and English) in cooperation with a graphic designer and photo/video maker. Writing texts in Czech and English: creating short social media posts, popular-science content, and web articles; ability to translate expert input from specialists into clear, readable content (with the support of experts and consultations). Connecting content across channels – social media, newsletters, and web articles. Collaboration on newsletter creation. Active identification of topics and working with expert sources (with expert support). Collaboration on the development of campaigns, mini-series, and educational formats – from idea to final output. Regular evaluation and optimization of content (what works, what doesn’t, and how to improve it). Required qualification: Secondary education required; a university degree in communication, marketing, journalism, natural sciences, or a related field is an advantage. Proven experience in social media management. Basic knowledge of social media analytics (Business Manager). Experience with content planning and creation in a broader context – social media, website, and newsletter. Basic graphic skills and the ability to work independently with simple templates (e.g. Canva). Excellent ability to create and edit texts for different target audiences. Ability to understand expert and technical topics. Excellent command of the Czech language. Advanced knowledge of English (at least B2) – ability to understand and respond to expert texts and to communicate with international partners. Independence and proactivity. Responsible, systematic, and detail-oriented approach. Excellent communication skills. An advantage is: Experience in an academic or healthcare environment. Experience with creating expert or popular-science content. Knowledge of mailing tools (e.g. Mailchimp) or planning/collaboration tools (Planner, Miro, etc.). Basic knowledge of SEO and working with CMS platforms (e.g. Umbraco, WordPress). Experience with storytelling (in scientific communication). Overlap into UX or experience with information architecture design. We offer: You will become part of an international team focused on clinical trials at a newly established international university center—unique of its kind in the Czech Republic—dedicated to rare diseases affecting both pediatric and adult patients, where the center’s scientific outcomes significantly increase patients’ chances of survival and quality of life. A friendly team and a pleasant working environment. Strong expert background, new knowledge and experience, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Motivating, independent, and responsible work that truly makes sense. Flexible working hours. Employee benefits (meal allowance / meal voucher contribution, 6 weeks of vacation, contribution to pension insurance, vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis, and others). Workplace: Palachovo nám. 726/3, 62500 Brno Type of contract: 1 year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of further extension Job type: 0,75-1,0 (30 - 40 working hours per week) Gross salary: 33,000 – 42,000 CZK for full-time employment – a proportional amount for part-time employment. Start date: as soon as possible, or by agreement How to apply? Please send your application, together with your CV, motivation letter, via the e-application form. After successfully submitting your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of acceptance by email. For more information, please contact us at via e-mail marketa.salacova@med.muni.cz. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.