Clinical Research Fellow - Hepatology

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, clinically qualified candidate (with an interest in hepatology, hepatobiliary surgery or oncology) to join our established, multi-disciplinary team, to undertake a clinical fellowship in liver cancer early detection. The post is full time, for 3 years, and the successful applicant would be expected to register for a DPhil (PhD). Your fees for the DPhil will be paid.

You will play an active role in the execution of clinical studies within DeLIVER (https://deliver.cancer.ox.ac.uk/), a CRUK funded program that seeks to detect hepatocellular liver cancer (HCC) early.

You will be responsible for supporting the DeLIVER team in acquiring liver tissue by i) performing fine needle aspirations/liver biopsy, and ii) by liaising with the interventional radiologists and hepatobiliary surgeons. This program would involve the evaluation of bio-markers (immune and/or genetic) in blood, HCC, and the back-ground liver, that will support early cancer detection and enhance our understanding of pathways in the liver that lead to HCC transformation.

Informal queries may be address to Prof Ellie Barnes, [email protected]

About the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine (NDM)

NDM (https://www.ndm.ox.ac.uk/) is a cutting-edge research and teaching institution at the University of Oxford. Our global reach and significant breadth in terms of capabilities and make us unique among departments of medicine across the world. NDM is one of the largest departments of the University of Oxford and is part of the Medical Sciences Division.  Studying within this stimulating environment gives almost unparalleled access to research expertise and lectures/seminar events. The University of Oxford has been named the best university in the world for a record seventh consecutive year in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023.

This post holder will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, in Oxford and the fellowship should lead to the successful completion of a DPhil project. The applicant will interact broadly with the team of clinical/academic hepatologists at the John Radcliffe hospital, the OXCODE centre hosted at the Ludwig (https://www.oxcode.ox.ac.uk/), the Oxford Cancer (https://www.cancer.ox.ac.uk/), and academic hepatobiliary surgeons.

What We Offer

•            Flexible working

•            An excellent contributory pension scheme

•            38 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)

•            A comprehensive range of childcare services

•            Family leave schemes

•            Cycle loan scheme

•            Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

•            DPhil fees paid

About You

The post is suitable for a clinician in hepatology, hepatobiliary surgery or oncology, interested in research training. Previous experience in immunology, genomics, or other areas relevant to early cancer detection of liver cancer will be welcomed.

To be considered for this position you will have GMC registration (candidates must be eligible to undertake clinical practice in the UK), and at least the equivalent of three years’ experience in clinical medicine.

You will maintain accurate and detailed research records, acting in the interests of the patients at all times and adhering to good clinical practice.  Laboratory work will be conducted safely and in line with safety operating procedures.

Application process

Only online applications received before midday (UK time) on Friday  15th March  2024 can be considered.

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

Interviews to be held on the morning of Monday 25th March or Tuesday 26th March 2024