New Vacancy: Clinical Research Fellow (Mitochondrial Diseases)

About the role

This LAC-TreatMito-UK fellowship offers clinical training in neuromuscular diseases, focusing on primary mitochondrial disorders (PMD). You will have the opportunity to register for a PhD at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology focusing on biomarkers and outcome measures of primary mitochondrial diseases, mainly through advanced muscle MRI techniques and genotype/phenotype studies. You will gain experience in inpatient consultations and outpatient care for patients with suspected PMD, supervised by renowned neurologists and academics. The post emphasises developing independent clinical and imaging skills and involves multidisciplinary collaboration across various specialties.

You will be based within the NHS Highly Specialised Service (HSS) for Rare Mitochondrial Disorders team and will attend the weekly mitochondrial MDT meeting and fortnightly complex genetics MDT. You will also attend clinic where you will review patients as part of their routine clinic visit and consent them for research. You will have a particular focus on phenotyping genetically complex patients, especially those without a molecular diagnosis

An honorary contract will be sought from UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, for which a DBS check will be required.

The post is available from 01 August 2025 and is funded by the LAC-TreatMito award to 31 August 2029 in the first instance.

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