Clinical Research Fellow in Cancer Informatics

Full-time: 40 hours per week

Fixed-term: for 3.5 years

The Opportunity:

Edinburgh Cancer Centre is seeking a motivated Clinical Research Fellow with experience at Specialty Trainee level in Oncology. This prestigious position is an exceptional opportunity for an aspiring researcher to embark on an original research project leading to a PhD as part of a European research programme in digital patient-centred care.

This post is full-time clinical post (40 hours per week).

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• Enthusiasm for patient-centred care
• An appetite for data-driven health research and digital innovation
• Specialty Training in Oncology

Research Project: The successful candidate will engage in an innovative research project tailored towards digital health solutions in cancer care. The specific focus of the project will be mutually defined post-interview, aligning with the strategic priorities of the Edinburgh Cancer Informatics research group and the MyPath Horizon Europe programme [http:/mypath-cancercare.eu]. Key research areas may include digital health, epidemiology, health technology assessment, health economics, quality improvement, real world data, and informatics.

Clinical Implementation: The role involves supporting a critical implementation study evaluating the MyPath digital solution for the use case of metastatic breast cancer management, in collaboration with a pan-European team of health researchers, co-led from Oslo University Hospital and the University of Edinburgh.

Clinical Exposure: The fellow will gain practical experience by working in a breast cancer oncology outpatient clinic once a week, supporting the implementation study as well as contributing directly to patient care and clinical research integration.

What We Offer: The Clinical Fellow will join a world-class research environment at one of the leading cancer research centers. They will benefit from direct mentorship and guidance from an expert supervisory team in Oncology, Clinical Research and Palliative Care. There will be broad opportunities for professional development and acquiring specialized skills through various postgraduate educational programmes at the University of Edinburgh’s Usher Institute and Institute of Genetics and Cancer. 

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