Clinical Research Associate

Overview

Newcastle University is offering a new opportunity for a Clinical Research Associate in Rheumatology and Dermatology within the Faculty of Medical Sciences. The successful candidate will work on the COMBAT-PsA experimental medicine investigation into psoriatic arthritis, a multi-centre, prospective, longitudinal study deploying an interleukin-17 inhibitor and a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist to evaluate tissue and peripheral molecular signatures associated with weight loss and immunomodulation in obese people with psoriatic arthritis.

The position offers an opportunity to develop a practical understanding of experimental medicine research while delivering the study and contributing to other early-phase and experimental medicine trials. The role is based in the William Leech Building of the university medical school, with clinical work taking place across Newcastle Hospitals including the NIHR Newcastle Clinical Research Facility.

What you get

The position provides a salary ranging from £45,591 to £62,048 per annum. This post is funded for one year as a fixed-term contract and offers a platform for a research fellowship that could potentially lead to a higher degree depending on further funding and candidate progression.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a medical degree, General Medical Council registration, and a license to practice in the United Kingdom. Candidates should be conscientious, self-motivated team players with an interest in new knowledge and discovery.

How to apply

Informal enquiries can be made to NIHR Newcastle BRC MIM Theme Co-Lead Dr Arthur G Pratt.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-19. Interviews are expected to be held in November 2026.