Clinical Research Fellow

UCL Department / Division
Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
Specific unit / Sub department
Department of Targeted Intervention
Location of position
London
Grade
Speciality Training Registrar / Junior Doctor
Hours
Full Time
Salary
(inclusive of London allowance)
StR grade £38,366 - £41,197 per annum/JDPS grade £42,678 per annum
Duties and Responsibilities
The Prostate Cancer Unit at UCL has carried out unprecedented work over the years, transforming our understanding of this disease and the global approaches to diagnosing and treating it.
Led by Professor Mark Emberton, UCL prostate cancer researchers discovered the benefits of using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners for prostate cancer. Proved to be efficient and non-invasive, this discovery has doubled the accuracy of prostate cancer diagnosis, allowing thousands of men a year to avoid an unnecessary biopsy.
One of the main areas of research of our Prostate Cancer Unit is the use of MRI of the prostate in patients on active surveillance (AS) for low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer.
Nurturing and training the next generation of talented prostate cancer researchers is a priority for the unit, and for this reason we are looking for a talented and motivated UK-based clinical research fellow willing to pursue a 3-year PhD that will help us transform how we monitor patients with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer during AS with serial MRI and how we ensure that treatment is reserved only for those men who absolutely need it.
The post holder will be taught how to report MRI scans of patients on AS independently and be involved in updating our AS database. Specifically, the clinical research fellow will learn how to assess the image quality of MR scans during AS and how to report using the PRECISE recommendations. They will also play an active role in the evaluation of MRI scans from multiple centres, and help building a personalised model to determine what tests should be done, and when, for patients on AS. The data generated by the candidate will be used, in collaboration with both UCL and international colleagues to build a predictive tool for AS to allow patients on AS to have the least invasive tests.
The post covers the salary (and the PhD fees at UK rate) for a Clinical Research Fellow who wishes to undertake a PhD in Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Prostate.
This post is funded for 3 years in the first instance with an expected start date of 01st September 2021.
Key Requirements
Applicants must have a Medical Degree (MD, MC ChB or equivalent) and GMC registration (Non UK trained applicants must supply at interview evidence of eligibility for full GMC registration).
Membership of the Royal College of Radiologists and National Training Number is desirable.
The post holder will be required to undertake a DBS check and Occupational Health check for this position.
Further Details
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
For enquiries regarding the application process please contact Stephanie Ball, Divisional Staffing Manager [email protected] and quote reference 1877506.
For informal enquiries about the role please contact Dr Francesco Giganti [email protected] or Prof. Caroline M Moore [email protected].
UCL Taking Action for Equality
We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
Closing Date
19 Sep 2021
Latest time for the submission of applications
23:59
Interview date
TBC
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.
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