"Clinical Research Fellow"

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity for a medically qualified Clinical Research Fellow to join the Breast Cancer Now programme at King’s College London and contribute to the development of a first-in-human immune priming platform trial in breast cancer. The post holder will report into Professor Sheeba Irshad and will be based at Guy’s Cancer Centre in London Bridge.

This post offers hands-on experience in translational trial design, clinical delivery, and immuno-oncology research. The successful applicant will work closely with academic and NHS collaborators including Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust and the ICR Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit.

About The Role

The role is ideal for a doctor aiming to undertake or complete a research degree (MD(Res)) and will involve developing trial documentation, contributing to regulatory submissions, and supporting the clinical and translational aspects of the study. The post will focus on intratumoral virotherapy using CRAd657-CD40L, with the goal of converting immune cold breast tumours to immune hot.

This is a full time post (40 Hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 31-Jan-2028.

About You

Essential criteria

1. Medical qualification and full GMC registration
2. Completed core medical training and currently in higher specialty training
3. Interest in translational cancer research
4. Understanding of clinical research methods and GCP Experience in academic/research environments
5. Excellent organisational and communication skills
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable criteria

1. Familiarity with tumour immunology or immunotherapy Previous publications or involvement in research trials
2. Intent to pursue an MD/PhD

Grade and Salary: ST6

Job ID: 125346

Post Date: 15-Sep-2025

Close Date: 21-Sep-2025

Contact Person: Jodie Bellamy

Contact Details: Jodie.bellamy@kcl.ac.uk