Research Fellow in Paediatric Oncology

Job title:

Research Fellow in Paediatric Oncology

Company

University of Surrey

Job description

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve – shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.The roleApplications are invited for a Research Fellow position to work part-time on an CCLG-funded project: Understanding paediatric ambulatory chemotherapy service provision within the UK. The successful post holder will be based in the School of Health Sciences, working with Dr Gemma Bryan, together with Dr Jess Morgan from Leeds Children’s Hospital.The aim of this project is to understand the current status of ambulatory chemotherapy provision within paediatric oncology services across the UK. Taking into account both how services have been implemented and the current experience of receiving or delivering care, this project will consider a range of issues related to AC, which will develop iteratively as data is collected and analysed.About youThe post holder must have:

• A PhD or equivalent experience in health sciences, psychology or related disciplines
• Expertise in qualitative research methods, ideally the use of participant observation and / or photovoice
• Experience of navigating NHS ethical and R&D approvals
• The ability to work both independently and part of a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to travel to study sites to collect data (UK and Ireland only) including some overnight stays

How to applyTo apply for this role, please upload a CV and cover letter with your application on the University of Surrey Website.The post is available for a part-time, fixed-term of up-to 23 months. Interviews will be conducted mid-February 2025.For informal enquiries please contact Dr Gemma Bryan ( )Further details

Expected salary

£18462 – 19553 per year

Location

Guildford, Surrey

Job date

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:13:54 GMT

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