Clinical Research Associate (Fixed Term)

Are you interested in accelerating novel interventions for the early diagnosis of cancer and risk stratification of individual at risk of cancer? Applications are invited for a highly motivated Clinical Research Associate to join a state-of-the-art translational research programme headed by Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald and Dr Massimiliano di Pietro, focusing on novel endoscopic and non-endoscopic tools for the early detection of early upper GI neoplasia.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting-edge research group at the University of Cambridge. The Fitzgerald group is passionate about finding innovative ways to detect and understand cancer from the earliest stages, with a particular focus on oesophageal and gastric cancer. Our team leverages a comprehensive research infrastructure and cutting edge clinical facilities to study minimally invasive and endoscopic imaging techniques aimed at improving early detection of cancers of the oesophagus and stomach. The team has a wide range of scientific collaborations with Physicists, Engineers and Data scientist with the aim to foster and multidisciplinary approach to early cancer diagnosis. In particular the OASIS is a multidisciplinary consortium in partnership with University College London and Imperial University funded by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC, UKRI) aimed to intgrate novel technology into health research. The role of the post holder is to perform the research under the direction and mentorship of clinical and research scientists. As part of this post the candidate will have the opportunity to undergo training in advanced endoscopic techniques for the treatment of early oesophago-gastric cancer

Any queries regarding this position should be directed to Massimiliano di Pietro md460@cam.ac.uk

The closing date for completed applications is 31st July 2025, with interviews to be held in week commencing September 1st, 2025.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.

This appointment requires an Honorary Clinical Contract.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

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 ensure that you upload a covering letter, CV and a completed Additional Information for Clinical Researchers form in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Please quote reference RD46347 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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