Clinical Research Fellow - Hepatology

**About the Role**





We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, clinically qualified candidate
(with an interest in hepatology, hepatobiliary surgery or oncology) to join
our established, multi-disciplinary team, to undertake a clinical fellowship
in liver cancer early detection. The post is full time, for 3 years, and the
successful applicant would be expected to register for a DPhil (PhD). Your
fees for the DPhil will be paid.





You will play an active role in the execution of clinical studies within
DeLIVER (https://deliver.cancer.ox.ac.uk/), a CRUK funded program that seeks
to detect hepatocellular liver cancer (HCC) early.





You will be responsible for supporting the DeLIVER team in acquiring liver
tissue by i) performing fine needle aspirations/liver biopsy, and ii) by
liaising with the interventional radiologists and hepatobiliary surgeons. This
program would involve the evaluation of bio-markers (immune and/or genetic) in
blood, HCC, and the back-ground liver, that will support early cancer
detection and enhance our understanding of pathways in the liver that lead to
HCC transformation.





Informal queries may be address to Prof Ellie Barnes,
ellie.barnes@ndm.ox.ac.uk





**About the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine (NDM)**





NDM (https://www.ndm.ox.ac.uk/) is a cutting-edge research and teaching
institution at the University of Oxford. Our global reach and significant
breadth in terms of capabilities and make us unique among departments of
medicine across the world. NDM is one of the largest departments of the
University of Oxford and is part of the Medical Sciences Division. Studying
within this stimulating environment gives almost unparalleled access to
research expertise and lectures/seminar events. The University of Oxford has
been named the best university in the world for a record seventh consecutive
year in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023.





This post holder will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, in Oxford and
the fellowship should lead to the successful completion of a DPhil project.
The applicant will interact broadly with the team of clinical/academic
hepatologists at the John Radcliffe hospital, the OXCODE centre hosted at the
Ludwig (https://www.oxcode.ox.ac.uk/), the Oxford Cancer
(https://www.cancer.ox.ac.uk/), and academic hepatobiliary surgeons.





**What We Offer**





• Flexible working



• An excellent contributory pension scheme



• 38 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)



• A comprehensive range of childcare services



• Family leave schemes



• Cycle loan scheme



• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans



• DPhil fees paid





**About You**





The post is suitable for a clinician in hepatology, hepatobiliary surgery or
oncology, interested in research training. Previous experience in immunology,
genomics, or other areas relevant to early cancer detection of liver cancer
will be welcomed.





To be considered for this position you will have GMC registration (candidates
must be eligible to undertake clinical practice in the UK), and at least the
equivalent of three years’ experience in clinical medicine.





You will maintain accurate and detailed research records, acting in the
interests of the patients at all times and adhering to good clinical practice.
Laboratory work will be conducted safely and in line with safety operating
procedures.





**Application process**





Only online applications received before midday (UK time) on Friday 15th March
2024 can be considered.



You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and
the details of two referees as part of your online application.





Interviews to be held on the morning of Monday 25th March or Tuesday 26th
March 2024