ECMC Paediatric Oncology and/or Haematology Drug Development Clinical Fellowship

The ECMC Paediatric Network is seeking applicants for the Paediatric Oncology and/or Haematology Drug Development Clinical Fellowship. This is an exciting opportunity for doctors in training who are committed to becoming paediatric haematologists or oncologists in the UK, with a strong interest in further extending their expertise in drug development.

How to Apply

Please send a two-page CV and a letter of intent explaining why you would like to undertake this fellowship to the ECMC Programme Office at sumair.nizamuddin@cancer.org.uk.

Informal Enquiries

For generic enquiries and oncology, please contact Dr. Lynley Marshall.
For haematology-related enquiries, please contact Dr. Donna Lancaster.

Deadline for Application

The deadline for applications is 14 January 2025.

About the Fellowship

The ECMC Paediatric Network brings together clinicians and translational scientists to run early-phase clinical trials for children and young people with cancer across the UK. The fellowship offers the opportunity to work in one or more ECMC paediatric centres, gaining exposure to early-phase trials involving children.

Training & Development

Fellows will receive exposure to drug discovery, preclinical testing, genomics and personalised medicine, biomarkers, and trial designs. They will also have the chance to participate in the ECMC-JING: Training the Next Generation workshop and regular paediatric ECMC meetings.

Funding

The fellowship offers a salary scale between £55,500 and £68,000, depending on experience.

Timeline

Deadline for application: 14 January 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be informed by early February 2025, with online interviews arranged shortly after.
Selection will be made by the end of March 2025.

Further Information

To learn more about the ECMC Paediatric Network and the fellowship, please download the full job description and advert.

Download the full advert here