Research Associate [Clinical], Research Endoscopy Fellow Part-time NEW

Clinical Research Associate

Are you interested in accelerating novel interventions for the early diagnosis of cancer and risk stratification of individuals at risk of cancer? Applications are invited for a highly motivated Clinical Research Associate to join a state-of-the-art translational research programme headed by Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald and Dr Massimiliano di Pietro, focusing on novel endoscopic and non-endoscopic tools for the early detection of early upper GI neoplasia.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting-edge research group at the University of Cambridge. The Fitzgerald group is passionate about finding innovative ways to detect and understand cancer from the earliest stages, with a particular focus on oesophageal and gastric cancer. Our team leverages a comprehensive research infrastructure and cutting-edge clinical facilities to study minimally invasive and endoscopic imaging techniques aimed at improving early detection of cancers of the oesophagus and stomach. The team has a wide range of scientific collaborations with Physicists, Engineers and Data scientists with the aim to foster a multidisciplinary approach to early cancer diagnosis. In particular the OASIS is a multidisciplinary consortium in partnership with University College London and Imperial University funded by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC, UKRI) aimed to integrate novel technology into health research. The role of the post holder is to perform the research under the direction and mentorship of clinical and research scientists. As part of this post the candidate will have the opportunity to undergo training in advanced endoscopic techniques for the treatment of early oesophago-gastric cancer.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (enhanced with children and adults' barred lists), a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check. This appointment also requires an Honorary Clinical Contract.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

Applicants must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD. Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5, Point 38 £34,610) moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of your PhD award.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Please quote reference RD49452 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Key Information

Department of Oncology

£38,831-£73,992

Reference: RD49452

Category: Research

Date published: 17 April 2026

Closing date: 10 May 2026