Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Translational Genomics (part-time)

We are seeking to appoint a highly qualified and dedicated Senior Clinical
Research Fellow in Translational Genomics. This is a new and exciting post to
join our group at Oxford Translational Myeloma Centre (OTMC). OTMC has been
set up to conduct and lead Multiple Myeloma (MM) research to transform
quality, outcome, and cost of patient care. You will be based at the Nuffield
Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences
(NDORMS), Botnar Research Centre, Oxford.



As a Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Translational Genomics you will
support the delivery of the translational aims of the recently established
Oxford Translational Myeloma Centre. You will lead on the development and
implementation of genomic assays within the NHS Genomic Medicine Service. As a
senior member of the Translational team, you will lead translational projects
and also contribute to the dissemination of scientific results by means of
writing papers for publication, presenting orally and in poster form at
national and international meetings, actively apply for grants to support the
department’s research goals and undertake teaching duties in the subject area
as required.



You will have a PhD/MD degree with focus on haemato-oncological disorders
together with full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise)
with the General Medical Council and be a be a holder of a Certificate of
Completion of Training (CCT). Direct experience of undertaking research in
myeloma/ lymphoid disorders, experience of clinical genomics including assay
development, ISO 15189 accreditation and assay delivery within the NHS and
experience of delivering genomic assays for clinical trials / other research
activities are essential. Experience of working with industry and track record
of grants awarded in the field of haematological malignancy are desirable.



This is a part-time (20% FTE) fixed-term for 3 years appointment.



The closing date for this position is 12 noon on 31 January 2024. You will be
required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online
application.