The Department of Paediatrics is seeking a Clinical Research Associate with interests in cancer genomics. The Clinical Research Associate will be part of the Department of Paediatrics with close links to paediatric haematology and oncology and the Genomics Laboratory Hub.
They will join an enthusiastic and collaborative group studying the clinical utility of whole genome sequencing of childhood neoplasms. They will have an honorary contract with Cambridge University hospitals and will contribute clinically as well as conducting research. The post is funded for 1 year in the first instance.
The post-holder will get exposure and training in clinical cancer genomics, including discussion of data, contribution to MDTs, feedback to patients, whilst contributing to the delivery of the service. There will be a variety of opportunities for research with the main deliverable being a study of clinical utility.
Applicants must be medically qualified, have (or be eligible for) full GMC registration. Prior experience in paediatrics, paediatric oncology, paediatric haematology, pathology or clinical genetics is essential.
The postholder will report to Professor Sam Behjati and will work closely with Dr Tarpey (Genomics Laboratory hub) with whom the postholder will have regular interactions and they will join a team of inter-disciplinary scientists, technicians and clinicians in the academic department.
Please ensure you review the Further Particulars in full before making an application.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance. This is an integrated appointment between the University and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ("NHS Trust"). You will therefore also be issued with an Honorary Clinical Contract by the NHS Trust. You should be aware that if your contract with the NHS Trust is terminated your employment with the University will be terminated, and vice versa.
Please ensure that you upload a covering letter, CV and a completed Additional Information for Clinical Researchers form in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
The closing date for applications is 18 June 2025, and the interview date yet is to be confirmed.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. This appointment also requires an Honorary Clinical Contract.
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This is an integrated appointment between the University and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ("NHS Trust"). You will therefore also be issued with an Honorary Clinical Contract by the NHS Trust. You should be aware that if your contract with the NHS Trust is terminated your employment with the University will be terminated, and vice versa.
Please ensure that you upload a covering letter, CV and a completed Additional Information for Clinical Researchers form in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
Please quote reference RP46195 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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