"184578 – Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Haematology"

Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Haematology

Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS)

Grade E82: £109,725 per annum (pro-rata)

This is a full time, fixed term position for 2 years

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching. The Botnar Research Centre enables and encourages research and education into the causes of musculoskeletal disease and their treatment. The Centre provides world-class facilities for scientists in the field of musculoskeletal research.

The Senior Clinical Research Fellow role is a new multifaceted position with three components: (i) to deliver and lead early and later phase clinical trials of innovative curative, practice changing trials for haematology patients; (ii) to lead research into novel immune-oncology therapies; (iii) to deliver specialist liaison advisory service for haematology patients.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

About the Role

The post holder will work with closely with the Haematology Trial Unit (HTU) and the clinical service based at the Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this post, the Senior Clinical Research Fellow will develop their own research into novel immune-oncology therapies, focussing on therapies that target tumour cells sparing normal cells. The post holder will actively apply for grants to support the department’s research goals, will prepare and present findings of research activity to colleagues for review purposes.

About You

You will hold a PhD/MD with a focus on clinical translational research and have experience of clinical haematology and working on clinical trials which are GCP-compliant, and of the process of obtaining and maintaining regulatory and ethics approvals. Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview) and membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and/or Royal College of Pathologists or evidence of an equivalent qualification, are essential. A track record of grants awarded in the field of haematological malignancy and experience of working with industry are desirable.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 13th February.

Interviews will take place during week commencing 2nd March and will be face to face or online.