Start date: Late summer 2023
The School of Medicine (SoM) is offering a 3-year Clinical PhD Fellowship in population or behavioral science cancer research. We are seeking to appoint a highly ambitious individual who aspires to become one of the next generation of clinical academic leaders in the sphere of cancer research in a populations health context. Aimed at trainees and clinicians seeking doctoral (PhD) training and mentorship, this vacancy is open to clinically qualified trainees or clinicians from any discipline (e.g., doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, clinical psychologists, allied health professionals). We seek a promising early-stage researcher and innovator so we can help them take the first step in developing their independent research career in a supportive, world-leading environment. All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to a research career and should have experience appropriate to their career stage and discipline in clinical research. This position is part of new initiatives to further enhance cross and inter-disciplinary research within the School of Medicine which include the Health Professional Doctoral Programme in Multimorbidity funded by the Wellcome Trust and School funded Development Fellowships.
Candidates are requested to select their chosen research project from the topics & supervisors below:
- The use of novel diagnostic tests for cancer in the newly established rapid cancer detection centres
- Supervisors: Prof Peter Donnelly, Prof Frank Sullivan, Dr Rishma Maini, Dr Neil Cruikshank
- Why are people with multimorbidity less likely to take up cancer screening opportunities?
- Supervisors: Prof Colin McCowan, Prof Katie Robb, Dr Sarah Mills
We would advise applicants to contact the supervisory team for their chosen project to discuss it prior to application.
The successful applicant will be hosted within the Division of Population and Behavioural Sciences, School of Medicine, University St Andrews. The Division has a focus on high quality research in the fields of health data science, trials and behavioural interventions delivered in the community and other health care settings. The methods we use include advanced health data science on routinely collected linked datasets and surveys, developing and evaluating public health and complex behavioural interventions and delivering community based clinical trials. The Division is a key partner in the cross-School Sir James Mackenzie Institute for Early Diagnosis which is an interdisciplinary research collaboration committed to fostering ideas and sharing knowledge and skills to enable earlier diagnosis of human disease.
Funding notes
The studentship funds both fees and stipend for a full-time, three-year PhD. The stipend offered will be between point 1-5 on the Foundation doctor and specialty registrars payscale and dependent on FTE, other clinical work and seniority. This opportunity is open to international applicants; who must be able to work and practice clinically in the UK. Individuals should be registered to practice within the UK with the relevant professional body, current or planned clinical work should be undertaken in the UK. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake a clinical commitment in addition to their studies. For those still in training this will have to be agreed in consultation with their educational supervisor.
Application process
Informal enquiries can be made to [Email Address Removed] who will direct applicants to the most suitable member of academic staff. Full applications should be made via the University’s online portal. The research proposal should be discussed with a potential supervisor prior to application.
Applications should include:
A covering letter
A full curriculum vitae
Supporting document including a list of refereed publications, key conference contributions and choice of research project
Sample of academic writing
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