Research Associate
4 days ago
Research Assistant - £32,546 - £35,116 /Research Associate* - £37,174 - £45,413
Applications are invited for the position of Research Associate*/Research Assistant in Evidence Synthesis at the Centre for Cancer Genetic Epidemiology of the Department of Public Health and Primary Care, working closely with Professor Nora Pashayan.
The postholder will conduct a systematic review of markers of tumour progression and co-develop a conceptual framework through a consensus workshop with key stakeholders to inform clinical practice and identify research gaps. The postholder will also collaborate with fellow researchers at UCL to organise a consensus workshop. This research is part of Cancer Research UK funded project on Understanding Tumour Progression using Different Tumour-Specific Factors.
Main duties and responsibilities of the job
- Design and conduct various literature reviews (scoping, umbrella, and systematic reviews) following established protocols and guidelines
- Define the inclusion, exclusion criteria, systematic search and identify the relevant evidence, assess the quality of the evidence, and synthesise the evidence
- Summarise and present the evidence to various stakeholders and at academic conferences
- Draft reports and papers for peer-reviewed publication
- Coordinate and work collaboratively with fellow researchers working on this project
- Contribute to developing a modelling framework to evaluate the utility of the biomarkers identified and to organising the consensus workshop
- Engage effectively with stakeholders
- Be committed to their own personal career development
- Contribute to education and training activities within DPHPC
- Participate in CCGE and DPHPC activities, meetings, and seminars as appropriate
Applicants should have a PhD in epidemiology, public health, evidence synthesis or a related scientific discipline or have an equivalent level of professional qualifications along with experience of conducting evidence synthesis and a basic understanding of cancer biology, cancer classification and tumour progression.
- Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD (or equivalent experience), including those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD. Where a PhD has yet to be, awarded appointment will initially be made at research assistant and amended to research associate when PhD is awarded (PhD to be awarded within 6 months of start date). If an individual has not submitted a PhD or is not working towards one they could be appointed as a Research Assistant if they have either a degree (and/or Master's) in a relevant area or equivalent experience_
This is a full-time position for 12-months from commencement in post in the first instance.
Location - Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN
Closing date: 24th March 2025
Interview Date: W/c 31st March 2025
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