Clinician scientist group leaders
We are looking for clinician scientists from all specialities to join the Crick community.

Introduction
Crick clinician scientist group leaders
Crick clinician scientist group leaders (CSGLs) develop internationally leading research programmes in biomedical research and build their research profile, in their specialist area and the wider international research community. Crick CSGLs receive a core support package which we expect them to build on by attracting external response-mode funding. Our CSGLs contribute to scientific and operational administration at the Crick, working with colleagues in the Crick's graduate student and postdoc mentoring programmes, and represent the Crick at external meetings and scientific bodies. CSGLs contribute to the Crick's public engagement and fundraising activities.
Crick clinician scientist group leaders will:
- Have completed general and/or specialist training in accordance with GMC requirements (or have equivalent national medical registration outside the UK)
- Set up an independent research programme based at the Crick and this can be linked to any UK university hospital
- Contribute to general scientific and medical discourse at the Crick
- Maintain a licence to practise in accordance with GMC regulation
- Promote and advance the reputation of the Crick and the partner University with clinicians, scientists and the public
Note that there is no specific stipulation as to the extent of clinical activity and it is understood that this may vary with speciality and research field. However, within the basic funding structure, up to 20% (2 clinical sessions per week) of time can be spent on clinical work. Additional clinical work will require agreement and bespoke co-funding with the partner University and associated NHS Trust.
The clinician scientist group leader support package
This package applies for the full duration of the contract. It includes:
- Competitive salary with benefits and relocation assistance
- 12-year contract (subject to review at 6 years)
- Salaries and research costs for up to three researchers and two graduate students
- Opportunity to expand through external grant funding
- Close ties to our partner universities - UCL, Imperial College London and King's College London
- Access to Crick technology platforms and facilities, including our cutting-edge high performance computing infrastructure
- Full lab set-up in state-of-the-art space
Person specification
- An advanced degree (PhD or equivalent) and experience conducting research in a relevant field
- A medical degree and GMC licence to practice medicine
- Certificate of completion of general and specialist medicine training (GMC or equivalent)
How to apply
How to apply
Applications should be made through our academic recruitment system before 23:59 GMT on Thursday 05 October 2023.
You will need:
- Full academic CV
- Publications list
- Details of past research (~500 words)
- Future research plans (~1000 words)
- Two or more academic references
Successful applicants will be invited to the Crick for recruitment seminars Dec ‘23 - Feb ‘24
Further information on early career group leaders and their current research interests can be found at: https://www.crick.ac.uk/careers-study/faculty/clinical-group-leaders
Informal enquiries about the Francis Crick Institute or the application procedure can be made through: group-leader-recruitment@crick.ac.uk
We are able to support flexible working, including part-time work schedules, and will support visa applications for successful candidates and their families.
We believe diversity is integral to scientific excellence. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds that are currently under-represented in science.
Start your applicationHear from our current clinical group leaders
Katharina Schmack - Neural Circuits and Immunity in Psychosis Laboratory
The academic freedom I feel at the Crick is very stimulating. Our research is guided by our ideas, not by our constraints, and I can't wait to start this exciting chapter of my career. I believe that the collaborative spirit at the Crick will help our diverse team to push the boundaries of what we know about psychosis.
I also value the opportunity to work clinically alongside my research. My contact with psychosis patients was what drove me into biological research in the first place, and my clinical work is an ongoing source of motivation and provides the context that we need for our research.
Philippa Matthews - HBV Genomics for Elimination Laboratory
The Crick offers huge opportunities to expand my existing work and add new dimensions, with world-class support on offer through resources, collaborations, skillsets and infrastucture. The obvious enthusiasm at the Crick for developing clinical-research partnerships was a big advantage, and this will provide exciting possibilities for research that can have a rapid impact on clinical practice.
I am already planning to develop new local collaborations with clinical centres in London, and develop my work in South Africa through a partnership with the Africa Health Research Institute.