"Anya Sturdy Fellow"

Anya Sturdy Fellow

Radcliffe Department of Medicine, MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford

The prestigious Anya Sturdy Fellowship supports research in haemato-oncology and is open to applications from clinical trainees in haematology. Applications are welcome from candidates wishing to undertake a period of advanced basic scientific research or those wishing to undertake clinical research. We would expect that the successful applicant will apply for a PhD in biomedical science during the course of this Fellowship. Applicants undertaking clinical research will need to hold an honorary contract from the NHS.

The successful applicant will be a Haematologist in training with a commitment to basic or translational biomedical research. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with a wide range of staff and external collaborators. The ability to work as a team member as well as independently, with a strong desire to pursue a career in academic haematology, is essential to the position.

The post will either be based at the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine (MRC WIMM) or Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) Department of Haematology, depending on the research project.

This is a full-time fixed-term position for 12 months, funded by the Anya Sturdy Trust.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. The supporting statement should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.

The closing date for this position is 12 noon on Wednesday 25 February 2026.

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