We are looking to appoint
Clinical Research Fellows within our laboratory-based research groups in the Institute of
Cancer Sciences and/or the Beatson Institute for
Cancer Research. The training fellowships are designed to provide a state-of-the-art research experience for future academic clinicians. The posts are intended for individuals who wish to pursue a career in academic
oncology.
Further details can be found at www.beatson.gla.ac.uk
These University of Glasgow appointments are laboratory-based in the Institute of
Cancer Sciences and/or the Beatson Institute for
Cancer Research. These training fellowships are designed to provide state-of the art research experience for a future academic clinician. The key themes of research include
cell cycle control, control of
cell growth and death, control of invasion and metastasis, cellular senescence,
cancer stem cells especially in haematological malignancies, and radiation
biology. Details of the research projects are available from the recruiting group leader. It is envisaged that, during the tenure of the fellowships, the successful candidates will be encouraged to secure a research fellowship from a national
funding body, as part of their training.
There are no fixed, planned
clinical duties to be undertaken as part of these posts. Any
clinical duties (e.g. on-call duties) will be undertaken under an Honorary Contract with the NHS (Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board) and by arrangement with the Medical Director of the relevant speciality Directorate. The
management of any
clinical activity will be the full responsibility of the NHS organisation.
Research and Teaching
Research will be undertaken within the Institute for
Cancer Studies, University of Glasgow and/or The Beatson Institute for
Cancer Research.
The main area of research will be as follows:
Leading aspects of assigned research to contribute to knowledge in the field/discipline in support of the Research Group and Institute.
Plan, design and implement projects and/or experiments, in conjunction with collaborators as appropriate.
Participate in the Institute’s education and research activities including seminars.
Undertake
data collection and
analysis.
Document research results, select journals for publication, and take the lead on writing papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Facilitate and maintain communication within research teams, including representing projects at collaborators’ meetings.
Contribute to the safe and efficient functioning of research facilities.
Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team meetings/discussions and Institute research group activities.
Present work at internal group seminars and external seminars and/or national and international conferences to enhance the profile of the research group.
Establish and maintain an expert reputation and track record of publications in field/discipline
Contribute to identifying potential
funding sources and making applications to support future research.
Keeping up-to-date with recent literature and advances in the field/discipline.
Contribute to the development of new ideas or approaches and develop new lines of investigation or activity supportive of the Group and Institute research strategy.
Contribute to teaching and/or administration as assigned by the Supervisors.
Deadline:4 March 2012
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