Overview
A vacancy has arisen in the department for a clinical research fellow on a fixed term basis for 36 months. The post combines in-patient and out-patient work, caring for patients with a range of haematological malignancies, and will comprise a high proportion of research work including clinical trials and laboratory research. The candidate will be expected to submit an MDRes under the supervision of Dr Taussig. One focus will be on arginine deprivation in acute myeloid leukaemia.
About the Trust
The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer research, treatment and education. Together with our academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), we are the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and the only National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre specialising in cancer in the UK. Our mission is to contribute to cancer research and treatment so that more people are cured and quality of life is improved for those with cancer. We champion change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge treatment. In addition, we have a reputation for delivering high quality performance, with strong rankings in national surveys and staff experience.
Responsibilities
* Provide in-patient and out-patient care for patients with haematological malignancies.
* Engage in a high proportion of research activities, including clinical trials and laboratory research.
* Contribute to the development of research projects and participate in related governance and reporting processes.
* Submit an MDRes under the supervision of Dr Taussig.
* Focus research activity on arginine deprivation in acute myeloid leukaemia where applicable.
Qualifications
* MDRes submission under supervision of Dr Taussig.
Apply / Contact
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Karen Marus
Job title: CBU Deputy Manager
Email address: Karen.Marus@rmh.nhs.uk
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