Clinical Research Fellow (Surgery)

About the Role

We are looking for a clinical research fellow to investigate novel biomarkers in the early diagnosis of colorectal cancer. The fellow will co-ordinate and conduct clinical studies to validate biomarker(s) in two-week wait colorectal patients. You will be primarily responsible for the identification, recruitment, sampling, and analysis of biospecimen from these patients. They will complete a higher degree (MD(Res)) at Queen Mary University of London supervised by Dr Thaha and team. The fellow will undertake a limited clinical activity including general surgery, emergency on-calls (SHO/SpR level) and out-patient clinics at the Royal London Hospital under supervision.

About You

The post is ideal for a qualified junior doctor in training at Core Training (CT) or Specialty Training (ST) level who must have an MBBS, MRCS or equivalent degree. The fellow will have completed foundation year training and must have clinical experience working in the NHS at a minimum of Senior House Officer (SHO) level. Clinical experience in managing patients, and exposure and experience participating in general surgery on-calls at CT and or ST level is a requirement. An understanding of research process, management of clinical research data, familiarity with GCP and regulatory requirements that govern clinical research is essential. Excellent time management and communication skills are essential.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The Blizard Institute was established in 2003 and is one of six Institutes within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL. The Institute comprises approximately 360 staff based in four academic Centres and one Public Engagement Centre and supports a combined total of c700 postgraduate research and taught students. The Institute aims to deliver excellence in all aspects of research, teaching, and clinical service.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Closing Date: 30/04/2025, 23:55 

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