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The University of Edinburgh
Clinical Research Fellow in Cancer Informatics
City of Edinburgh Hybrid 2-5 yrs exp£50k – £75k / year
Sponsorship verifiedPatient-Centred CareData-Driven Health ResearchDigital InnovationOncologyPalliative Care
Requirements
Candidates should have Specialty Training in Oncology, Palliative Care, or a related specialty. An enthusiasm for patient-centred care and a desire to use data-driven health research and digital innovation to improve patient care are essential.
Job Description
Job Description
AMN2: £50,341.00 - £74,591.00 Per Annum.
CMVM / School of Genetics and Cancer
Full Time - 40 hours per week.
Fixed term contract – 3.5 years.
The Opportunity
Edinburgh Cancer Centre is seeking a motivated Clinical Research Fellow with experience at Specialty Trainee level in Oncology or Palliative Medicine. This prestigious position is an exceptional opportunity for an aspiring clinical researcher to embark on an original research project leading to an MD or PhD linked to a European research programme in the implementation of digital patient-centred care using Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs). You would be working within a team which includes oncology, supportive and palliative care in oncology, implementation science, data science and digital innovation. Your research will have a focus which is both relevant to our research project and to your future aspirations, both research and clinical.
This post is full-time, however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus or in-hospital working.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
Clinical Implementation: The role involves supporting a clinical implementation study evaluating the MyPath digital solution or similar PROMs-based intervention for the use case of metastatic breast cancer management, in collaboration with a pan-European team of health researchers, co-led from Oslo University Hospital and the University of Edinburgh. Additional use-cases around Systemic Anti-Cancer Medicines (SACT) and Radiotherapy may also be possible.
Clinical Exposure: The fellow will gain practical experience in the oncology and supportive care service once a week, supporting the implementation study as a member of the clinical care team.
What We Offer: The Clinical Fellow will join a world-class research environment at one of the leading cancer research centres. They will benefit from direct mentorship and guidance from an expert supervisory team in Oncology, Clinical Research and Supportive Oncology/Palliative Care. There will be broad opportunities for professional development and acquiring specialised skills through various postgraduate educational programmes at the University of Edinburgh’s Usher Institute and Institute of Genetics and Cancer.
Click to view a copy of the full Job Description. (Opens new browser tab)
How To Apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
– CV
– Cover letter
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 26 June 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser’s local time zone.
Interviews will be held around 2 weeks after the closing date.
Informal discussions with Professors Peter Hall and/or Marie Fallon encouraged.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
The School of Genetics and Cancer is one of the six Schools that make up the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (CMVM). The School is home to the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC) whose goals are to carry out excellent genetic, genomic, cellular and clinical science, so that we contribute significantly to the understanding of human development, physiology and disease, and apply this knowledge for the benefit of patients and society. The IGC is one of the College’s five world-leading research institutes. The teams in the six CMVM Schools work together to build outstanding discovery and translational research programmes designed to answer the major challenges facing humanity, animal and planetary health, now and in the future. The College’s undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is delivered through Edinburgh Medical School and the Royal (Dick) School of Medical Studies with contributions from all six schools.
To find out more visit: School of Genetics and Cancer webpage ( https://medicine-vet-medicine.ed.ac.uk/school-of-genetics-and-cancer ) (opens a new browser tab).
AMN2: £50,341.00 - £74,591.00 Per Annum.
CMVM / School of Genetics and Cancer
Full Time - 40 hours per week.
Fixed term contract – 3.5 years.
The Opportunity
Edinburgh Cancer Centre is seeking a motivated Clinical Research Fellow with experience at Specialty Trainee level in Oncology or Palliative Medicine. This prestigious position is an exceptional opportunity for an aspiring clinical researcher to embark on an original research project leading to an MD or PhD linked to a European research programme in the implementation of digital patient-centred care using Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs). You would be working within a team which includes oncology, supportive and palliative care in oncology, implementation science, data science and digital innovation. Your research will have a focus which is both relevant to our research project and to your future aspirations, both research and clinical.
This post is full-time, however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus or in-hospital working.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
- Enthusiasm for patient-centred care
- An appetite for using data-driven health research and digital innovation to improve patient care
- Specialty Training in Oncology, Palliative Care or a related specialty
Clinical Implementation: The role involves supporting a clinical implementation study evaluating the MyPath digital solution or similar PROMs-based intervention for the use case of metastatic breast cancer management, in collaboration with a pan-European team of health researchers, co-led from Oslo University Hospital and the University of Edinburgh. Additional use-cases around Systemic Anti-Cancer Medicines (SACT) and Radiotherapy may also be possible.
Clinical Exposure: The fellow will gain practical experience in the oncology and supportive care service once a week, supporting the implementation study as a member of the clinical care team.
What We Offer: The Clinical Fellow will join a world-class research environment at one of the leading cancer research centres. They will benefit from direct mentorship and guidance from an expert supervisory team in Oncology, Clinical Research and Supportive Oncology/Palliative Care. There will be broad opportunities for professional development and acquiring specialised skills through various postgraduate educational programmes at the University of Edinburgh’s Usher Institute and Institute of Genetics and Cancer.
Click to view a copy of the full Job Description. (Opens new browser tab)
How To Apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
– CV
– Cover letter
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 26 June 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser’s local time zone.
Interviews will be held around 2 weeks after the closing date.
Informal discussions with Professors Peter Hall and/or Marie Fallon encouraged.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
The School of Genetics and Cancer is one of the six Schools that make up the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (CMVM). The School is home to the Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC) whose goals are to carry out excellent genetic, genomic, cellular and clinical science, so that we contribute significantly to the understanding of human development, physiology and disease, and apply this knowledge for the benefit of patients and society. The IGC is one of the College’s five world-leading research institutes. The teams in the six CMVM Schools work together to build outstanding discovery and translational research programmes designed to answer the major challenges facing humanity, animal and planetary health, now and in the future. The College’s undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is delivered through Edinburgh Medical School and the Royal (Dick) School of Medical Studies with contributions from all six schools.
To find out more visit: School of Genetics and Cancer webpage ( https://medicine-vet-medicine.ed.ac.uk/school-of-genetics-and-cancer ) (opens a new browser tab).
Education
["postgraduate degree"]
Skills
Patient-Centred CareData-Driven Health ResearchDigital InnovationOncologyPalliative CareImplementation ScienceData ScienceDigital HealthEpidemiologyHealth Technology AssessmentQualitative ResearchHealth EconomicsQuality ImprovementReal World DataInformatics