Clinical Research Fellow in Cancer Informatics in Edinburgh

The Opportunity:

Edinburgh Cancer Centre is seeking a motivated Clinical Research Fellow with experience at Specialty Trainee level in Oncology or Palliative Medicine. This prestigious position is an exceptional opportunity for an aspiring clinical researcher to embark on an original research project leading to an MD or PhD linked to a European research programme in the implementation of digital patient-centred care using Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs). You would be working within a team which includes oncology, supportive and palliative care in oncology, implementation science, data science and digital innovation. Your research will have a focus which is both relevant to our research project and to your future aspirations, both research and clinical.

This post is full-time, however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus or in-hospital working.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Enthusiasm for patient-centred care
• An appetite for using data-driven health research and digital innovation to improve patient care
• Specialty Training in Oncology, Palliative Care or a related specialty

Research Project:

The successful candidate will engage in an innovative research project tailored towards digital health solutions in cancer care. The specific focus of the project will be mutually defined as above, post-interview, aligning with the strategic priorities of MyPath Horizon Europe programme and the relevant disciplines involved, including the Edinburgh Cancer Informatics research group. Options for focus may include digital health, epidemiology, health technology assessment, qualitative research, health economics, quality improvement, real world data, and informatics.

Clinical Implementation:

The role involves supporting a clinical implementation study evaluating the MyPath digital solution or similar PROMs-based intervention for the use case of metastatic breast cancer management, in collaboration with a pan-European team of health researchers, co-led from Oslo University Hospital and the University of Edinburgh. Additional use-cases around Systemic Anti-Cancer Medicines (SACT) and Radiotherapy may also be possible.

Clinical Exposure:

The fellow will gain practical experience in the oncology and supportive care service once a week, supporting the implementation study as a member of the clinical care team.

What We Offer:

The Clinical Fellow will join a world-class research environment at one of the leading cancer research centres. They will benefit from direct mentorship and guidance from an expert supervisory team in Oncology, Clinical Research and Supportive Oncology/Palliative Care. There will be broad opportunities for professional development and acquiring specialised skills through various postgraduate educational programmes at the University of Edinburgh’s Usher Institute and Institute of Genetics and Cancer.

How to apply:

Please include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion:

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.

Key dates to note:

The closing date for applications is 26 June 2026. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser’s local time zone. Interviews will be held around 2 weeks after the closing date. Informal discussions with Professors Peter Hall and/or Marie Fallon encouraged.