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Clinical Research Fellow (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge - Department of Oncology

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £35,254 to £61,042
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 9th March 2023
Closes: 16th April 2023
Job Ref: RD35084

We are inviting applications from clinicians with an interest and experience in oncology to apply for the CRUK Cambridge Cancer Centre funded Breast Programme Clinical Research Fellowship. The successful applicant will be embedded within the Precision Breast Cancer Institute (PBCI, previously the Cambridge Cancer Research Unit) and support the development and delivery of innovative clinical trials in patients with breast cancer, focusing strongly on early breast cancer, and related translational research projects. 

The post is only open to medically qualified individuals, who have experience in oncology clinical work, and who have already been involved in the development and delivery of clinical or translational research, in collaboration with clinical academics and/or industry collaborators.  

The successful individual will have a prominent role in the recruitment, treatment and care of patients with cancer, participating in the development and delivery of breast cancer clinical trials. They will also have the opportunity to develop expertise in clinical trial design, interpretation and implementation of breast cancer genomics and its application to the clinical management of patients. Participation in research active outpatient clinics will also be expected. 

A knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is expected, and other trial specific training will be provided.  There will also be the opportunity to attend trial design related training opportunities and to present clinical data at national and international meetings. There may be opportunities to contribute to research publications and to develop a project towards a higher degree. As part of the CRUK Cambridge Centre Breast Programme, there will be opportunities to engage with pre-clinical lab-based breast cancer research taking place in Cambridge. 

The post will be held in the Precision Breast Cancer Institute, under the direction of Prof Jean Abraham (Professor in Precision Breast Cancer Medicine, Academic Honorary Consultant in Medical Oncology and Co-Lead of the CRUK Cambridge Centre Breast Programme) and based, with honorary clinical status, at Addenbrooke's Hospital Cancer Directorate and in the Oncology Department. 

For further information, please contact Prof Jean Abraham (ja344@medschl.cam.ac.uk) please copy to Joanna Worley  (Breast Cancer Programme Manager): jrw86@cam.ac.uk.  

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 16th April 2023

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (enhanced with adults' barred list) and a health assessment. This appointment also requires a Research Passport application and an Honorary Clinical Contract.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/39153.

This is an integrated appointment between the University and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ("NHS Trust"). You will therefore also be issued with an Honorary Clinical Contract by the NHS Trust. You should be aware that if your contract with the NHS Trust is terminated your employment with the University will be terminated, and vice versa.

Please quote reference RD35084 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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