Clinical Research Associate
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 07 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £44049-73992 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Newcastle, NE1 7RU |
| Cwmni: | Newcastle University |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 29002-43884241 |
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We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.
The role
Newcastle Cancer Centre hosts one of Cancer Research UKs Clinical Academic Training Programmes. The Newcastle University-CRUK Clinical Academic Training (NU-CAT) programme offers fully funded 3 year PhD fellowships for clinicians wishing to develop an academic career in cancer research. The training programme is integrated in the NIHR NHIP Academy, benefitting from the mentoring and support available during PhD studies and beyond to build a career as a clinical academic in translational cancer research.
The NU-CAT programme, in which the successful candidates will undertake a fully funded PhD 3-year fellowship, aims to nurture aspiring clinical academics through their early research career to becoming successful independent researchers and leaders in their chosen cancer related field. The programme, in addition to the individual’s PhD supervisory team, offers a structured individualised mentorship plan, a flexible supportive training environment, access to the wider CRUK centre network of clinical academics and ongoing support and career guidance throughout clinical academic training.
We invite anyone considering a career in academic medicine in a cancer-related field to consider this exciting opportunity to join the NU-CAT programme. Potential NU-CAT PhD candidates will be supported to connect with potential research supervisors within Newcastle University Centre for Cancer to find a project aligned with their interests as part of the application process (https://www.ncl.ac.uk/cancer/). Candidates with their own project and pre-identified supervisory team are also encouraged to apply.
You will have a medical degree and have completed general professional medical or surgical training at membership level (such as MRCP/MRCS). You will need to be able to demonstrate your ability to develop a research proposal, have excellent time management and problem-solving skills, and demonstrate the potential to develop as a future clinical academic.
The application form and linked guidance can be found at: https://jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/......
Informal enquires to: ruth.plummer@ncl.ac.uk, Alastair.greystoke@ncl.ac.uk or Christoph.oing@ncl.ac.uk
Key Accountabilities
- To work as part of a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, scientists and support staff, fulfilling the vision of the CRUK Newcastle Cancer Centre to provide the people of the North East of England with access to state-of-the-art cancer treatments and information by undertaking world class translational cancer research in a centre of excellence in partnership with local and national stakeholders
- To undertake an agreed research project to advance cancer research, to obtain a higher research degree and to achieve a publication record of the kind that will enhance the centre’s research reputation at national and international level that will clearly demonstrate originality an scholarship and provide a foundation for a future clinical academic career
- To attend and participate in the Centre’s academic activities e.g. laboratory, journal club and research group meetings and weekly seminars, develop research initiatives and original contributions to the research programme wherever possible and will contribute freely to the team research environment in a manner conducive to the success of the research project as a whole. It will be important to keep up to date with specific, clinical and professional issues, in particular developments in the specific area
- To undertake, if appropriate for the specified research project and with the correct approvals in place, appropriate clinical research activities such as recruitment of patients to translational studies within Consultant-led clinics within the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Attendance at relevant cancer multi-disciplinary meetings may provide additional experience in patient management, in addition to providing ongoing education in best clinical practice
The Person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- A Strong and demonstrable interest in clinical cancer research
- Publication record in peer-reviewed journals
- Previous experience in clinical or laboratory-based research
- Analytical and problem solving capability
- Strong commitment to the study of biomedicine and translational science
- Team membership skills within multidisciplinary research teams
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Ability to communicate complex information with clarity, both verbally and in writing
- Excellent IT skills
- Capacity for original thought
- Demonstrable time management skills
- Ability to take an active role in determining the future direction of research projects
Attributes and Behaviour
- Ambitious and strive for excellence, with a demonstrable drive to succeed and to produce work of the highest quality
- Conscientious
- Enthusiastic and curious
- Ability to work flexibly, and under pressure
Qualifications
- Medical degree and completion of general professional medical training to allow entry into speciality training (for example MRCP)
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
The role
Newcastle Cancer Centre hosts one of Cancer Research UKs Clinical Academic Training Programmes. The Newcastle University-CRUK Clinical Academic Training (NU-CAT) programme offers fully funded 3 year PhD fellowships for clinicians wishing to develop an academic career in cancer research. The training programme is integrated in the NIHR NHIP Academy, benefitting from the mentoring and support available during PhD studies and beyond to build a career as a clinical academic in translational cancer research.
The NU-CAT programme, in which the successful candidates will undertake a fully funded PhD 3-year fellowship, aims to nurture aspiring clinical academics through their early research career to becoming successful independent researchers and leaders in their chosen cancer related field. The programme, in addition to the individual’s PhD supervisory team, offers a structured individualised mentorship plan, a flexible supportive training environment, access to the wider CRUK centre network of clinical academics and ongoing support and career guidance throughout clinical academic training.
We invite anyone considering a career in academic medicine in a cancer-related field to consider this exciting opportunity to join the NU-CAT programme. Potential NU-CAT PhD candidates will be supported to connect with potential research supervisors within Newcastle University Centre for Cancer to find a project aligned with their interests as part of the application process (https://www.ncl.ac.uk/cancer/). Candidates with their own project and pre-identified supervisory team are also encouraged to apply.
You will have a medical degree and have completed general professional medical or surgical training at membership level (such as MRCP/MRCS). You will need to be able to demonstrate your ability to develop a research proposal, have excellent time management and problem-solving skills, and demonstrate the potential to develop as a future clinical academic.
The application form and linked guidance can be found at: https://jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/......
Informal enquires to: ruth.plummer@ncl.ac.uk, Alastair.greystoke@ncl.ac.uk or Christoph.oing@ncl.ac.uk
Key Accountabilities
- To work as part of a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, scientists and support staff, fulfilling the vision of the CRUK Newcastle Cancer Centre to provide the people of the North East of England with access to state-of-the-art cancer treatments and information by undertaking world class translational cancer research in a centre of excellence in partnership with local and national stakeholders
- To undertake an agreed research project to advance cancer research, to obtain a higher research degree and to achieve a publication record of the kind that will enhance the centre’s research reputation at national and international level that will clearly demonstrate originality an scholarship and provide a foundation for a future clinical academic career
- To attend and participate in the Centre’s academic activities e.g. laboratory, journal club and research group meetings and weekly seminars, develop research initiatives and original contributions to the research programme wherever possible and will contribute freely to the team research environment in a manner conducive to the success of the research project as a whole. It will be important to keep up to date with specific, clinical and professional issues, in particular developments in the specific area
- To undertake, if appropriate for the specified research project and with the correct approvals in place, appropriate clinical research activities such as recruitment of patients to translational studies within Consultant-led clinics within the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Attendance at relevant cancer multi-disciplinary meetings may provide additional experience in patient management, in addition to providing ongoing education in best clinical practice
The Person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- A Strong and demonstrable interest in clinical cancer research
- Publication record in peer-reviewed journals
- Previous experience in clinical or laboratory-based research
- Analytical and problem solving capability
- Strong commitment to the study of biomedicine and translational science
- Team membership skills within multidisciplinary research teams
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Ability to communicate complex information with clarity, both verbally and in writing
- Excellent IT skills
- Capacity for original thought
- Demonstrable time management skills
- Ability to take an active role in determining the future direction of research projects
Attributes and Behaviour
- Ambitious and strive for excellence, with a demonstrable drive to succeed and to produce work of the highest quality
- Conscientious
- Enthusiastic and curious
- Ability to work flexibly, and under pressure
Qualifications
- Medical degree and completion of general professional medical training to allow entry into speciality training (for example MRCP)
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice