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ONCOLOGY CLINICAL RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

NHMRC CLINICAL TRIALS CENTRE
REFERENCE NO. 1482/0811

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

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 Australian Lung Cancer Trials Group (ALTG) 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 a range of levels that can commence immediately, or in early 2012. Candidates must be medically qualified and working in the field of oncology.

Oncology Clinical Lead positions (Academic C/D) are designed for dynamic and motivated clinician researchers with trials expertise and training. Clinical Leads will direct and support the CTC’s collaborations with one or more of its partner cancer cooperative groups, supervise clinical research fellows, work with clinical investigators, and support the CTC’s Oncology Trials Operations Staff. Clinical Leads will be involved at a high level in all aspects and stages of clinical trial design and conduct. Clinical Leads will provide strategic guidance and operational expertise to the groups’ research advisory committees, and play a major role in developing protocols, grant applications, trial reports, and other publications. Clinical Leads will lead their own trial initiatives and methodological research.

Oncology Clinical Research Fellowships (Academic A/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 (surgical, medical or radiation). 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. It will also involve day to day clinical support adjudicating on eligibility, treatment, and adverse events. Fellows will participate in research advisory committees and operational executive and or 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).

To be considered for this position please register your intention by filing in your details online and attaching your CV and a cover letter.

Enquiries can be directed to Cynthia Carr on +61 2 9562 5338 or cynthia.carr@ctc.usyd.edu.au

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.

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