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Improving access to injury care in low and middle income countries

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, UK

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented PhD student to join our UK team which looks at equitable access to care after injury in LMICs.

We have multiple projects in this field including the NIHR funded Equi Injury Equi-injury - University of Birmingham and Rwanda912 programs Rwanda912 - University of Birmingham

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver work related to these programs and develop their own ideas related to injury research.

They will be supported by a strong international team of interdisciplinary scientists whose aim is to improve healthcare, globally.

Previous research experience – quantitative and/or qualitative skills – are necessary.

Previous publications would be considered a strength

Person Specification

Applicants should have a strong background in Global Health. They should have a commitment to [provide] research and hold a UK Upper Second Class Honours Medical Degree or Other Healthcare related MSC .

How to apply

Applications should be directed to Dr A. Enocson at a.enocson.bham.ac.uk

To apply, please send:

· A Detailed CV, including your nationality and country of birth;

· Names and addresses of two referees;

· A covering letter highlighting your research experience/capabilities.

· Copies of your degree transcripts;

· Evidence of your proficiency in the English language, if applicable.

Applicants will be required to attend an interview. This can be conducted face –to –face, by telephone, or online.

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a.enocson.bham.ac.uk

Clinical Affairs Specialist

MediMaps
Geneva, Switzerland

Medimaps Group is a leading global medical software analytics company designing, developing and commercializing AI powered medical imaging software for assessing bone health and improving fracture risk detection. At Medimaps, we strive to find simple solutions to complex medical needs for the benefit of the patient. Our passion is to make meaningful and efficient products based on technological innovation.

Medimaps are recruiting a Clinical Affairs Specialist. Working closely with the Director of Clinical Affairs, in order to meet increasing demands for clinical intelligence and operational in-put, in a time efficient manner, the Clinical Affairs Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day bibliographic management and evidence synthesis, review and extraction. The Clinical Affairs Specialist will also contribute to the design and evaluation or priority studies, working with the R&D Team and with guidance from the Director of Clinical Affairs.

Email Karen Hind for further information khind@medimapsgroup.com and see link below to read more about the role and application process..

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Post-doctoral Research Scholar

University of California at Davis, School of Medicine, and Division of Rheumatology
UC Davis Medical Center, Shriners Hospitals-Northern California

The successful candidate will work in a NIH-funded laboratory with access to state-of-the-art facilities that investigates cytokine regulation of autoimmunity. Self-motivated, scholars that demonstrate passion for research and a comprehensive working knowledge of common in vivo laboratory techniques in the field of bone biology and/or immunology/dermatology are encouraged to apply. A PhD, or MD/PhD in a relevant field and a strong publication record is required. Fluency in English is essential.

Successful candidates will benefit from a dynamic and highly collaborative environment and the opportunity to interact with the extended scientific community at UC Davis, which ranks among the top 10 public research universities in the US, and will be encouraged to present their research at international meetings. For more information about the lab and research projects available please visit www.adamopouloslab.com.

To be considered for the position, please send in a single PDF a detailed CV with methodological expertise, a list of scientific publications, and the contact details of three referees to Iannis@ucdavis.edu. Salary will be according to NIH scale and commensurate with experience. Position available immediately.

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Iannis@ucdavis.edu

Research job opportunity

Gérontopôle of the Toulouse University Hospital
Toulouse, France

The Gérontopôle of the Toulouse University Hospital (France) is an internationally-recognized institution for clinical research on age-related conditions, in particular in Alzheimer's disease, frailty and sarcopenia (maintaining autonomy) and nursing homes. With more than 400 healthcare professionals, and given its infrastructures, expertise, and clinical care facilities, the Gérontopôle was selected by the French Ministry of Health and the Secretary of State for Older Adults as national center of excellence. Furthermore, in 2017, the Gérontopôle was designated WHO Collaborating Center for Frailty, Clinical Research and Geriatric Training.

The Gérontopôle is currently recruiting post-docs to be involved in the ongoing research programs in Toulouse (France). Candidates should be able to enhance the Gérontopôle studies through the publication of scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. Post-docs with PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., epidemiology, gerontology) should therefore master fluent scientific english, be able to perform statistical analysis and use related software and be globally autonomous in writing articles. Posts are for full-time and fixed-term (period of one year, renewable for one year) appointments.

Applications should include:
• A brief cover letter explaining why you would like to join our Institute (1 page maximum),
• Your Curriculum Vitae including your publications list (no more than 3 pages),
• The PDF files of one or two full-text articles of yours.

Applicants should send all these documents by e-mail to Constance de Seynes (constance.de-seynes@univ-tlse3.fr) who will forward them to the appropriate person. Please use as object of your e-mail “Application for a position at the Gérontopôle”. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a phone interview and a subsequent in-person interview in Toulouse.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS (POSTDOC AND PHD) IN BONE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Humanitas Clinical and Research Centre
Milan Italy

The “Beppe and NuccyAngiolini” Foundation is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to improve health and well-being through advances in basic and translational research on bone and joint pathophysiology with focus on inflammation, immunity and infectious or neoplastic diseases.
The “Beppe and NuccyAngiolini” Foundation calls for application for two positions (post-doctoral fellow and PhD student) to conduct research projects in the general field of its mission at the Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Milan, Italy (www.humanitas-research.organd www.humanitasricerca.org) and Istituto di RicercheFarmacologicheMario Negri, Milan, Italy (www.marionegri.it).
Candidates must have aPhD (for the post-doctoral fellowship) or a Master degree (for the PhD studentship), a high degree of motivation in academic research and a good ability to work independently. Skills in cellular and molecular biology, immunology, microbiology and protein biochemistry are required. The two Institutions offer a vibrant, lively environment and access to state of the art technology.
Interested candidates should send their CV for inquiries to direzione.scientifica@humanitasresearch.it

direzione.scientifica@humanitasresearch.it