Oncology Clinical Research Fellows

• Join a leading organisation in the design, conduct, and reporting of cancer clinical trials
• Work with 5 of Australia’s leading cancer cooperative trials groups
• Academic appointments at Level A or B

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7600 permanent staff, supporting over 60,000 students.

The NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) is funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council and is a research centre of Sydney Medical School at the University of Sydney.

CTC is a leader in the design, conduct, and reporting of large-scale clinical trials in cancer and other diseases. It also researches trial methods and conducts systematic reviews. It is the coordinating centre for 5 of Australia’s leading cooperative oncology trials groups: the Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group (AGITG), the Australian New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group (ANZGOG), the Australian and New Zealand Urogenital and Prostate Cancer Trials Group (ANZUP), the Australasian Lung cancer Trials Group (ALTG), and the Cooperative Oncology Group for Neuro-oncology (COGNO); and, the statistical centre for the Australian New Zealand Breast Cancer Trials Group (ANZBCTG). These groups are non-profit organisations dedicated to the conduct of national and international trials in their respective areas.

The CTC is offering positions at levels A and B to commence sometime between September 2016 and February 2017. Candidates must be medically qualified as doctors and working in the field of oncology.

Oncology Clinical Research Fellowships (Academic A or B) are designed for individuals keen to develop skills, expertise and careers in cancer clinical trials research. Candidates should have recently completed all or most of their training in a clinical oncologic speciality (medical, radiation, or surgical). Past research, publications and presentations are desirable but not essential. Oncology Clinical Research Fellows will work with one or more of partner cooperative groups and contribute to their entire program, as required. This may include working with co-investigators, statisticians, data managers and trial coordinators to develop trial concepts, protocols, grant applications, reports, meeting presentations and journal articles. They will also provide day to day clinical support adjudicating on eligibility, treatment, and adverse events. Research Fellows will participate in research advisory committees, operational executive committees, and other subcommittees of these groups.

These positions are either full-time or part-time, for a fixed term for 12 months and subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees with the possibility of further offer of employment. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees. Applicants should be registered or eligible to register with the NSW medical board.

Remuneration package: a competitive remuneration package is available (consisting of a base salary, clinical loading, leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).

Shortlisted candidates for the first-round will be invited for an interview on 15 July.

To be considered for this position it is essential that you address the online selection criteria as well as attach your CV and cover letter. For guidance on how to apply visit: How to apply for an advertised position.

CLOSING DATE: 11pm 19 June 2016

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged. The University of Sydney has also established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.