Job Description - Research Fellow - Blood & Cancer Research - 2025/2026 (WAI27783)Job NumberWAI27783HEALTH NEW ZEALAND - Te Whatu Ora – Waikato DistrictResearch Fellow – Cancer & Blood ResearchWe are seeking a passionate, committed Research Fellow to join our dynamic, progressive and multidisciplinary cancer and blood research department at Waikato Hospital, the largest tertiary hospital in New Zealand. The broad focus on patient care, research and education offers an excellent career opportunity. The position is a 12 month fixed term contract and will be covered by the advanced trainee contract category F.Our regional centre comprises an inpatient ward including an autologous bone marrow transplant suite, day care and chemotherapy suite, outpatient department and radiation treatment facility. At Waikato Hospital, there are currently seven medical oncologists, seven haematologists, eight radiation oncologists, and five palliative care physicians. Our research unit is involved with the full spectrum of clinical trials, including phase I-IV trials of novel agents and treatment modalities.As a Regional Cancer Centre, we provide oncology/haematology services to a regional multicultural population of around 800,000, with both chemotherapy and radiotherapy administration and outpatient clinics in Hamilton and three secondary hospitals.Waikato Hospital is a teaching hospital and one of five campuses of the University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. The Blood and Cancer Governance Group was established in 2016 in recognition of the value the clinical trials team contributed to oncology/haematology practice with a focus on advancing the development of evidence-based practice through focused research.The candidate must have qualifications that would satisfy the requirements for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and must have a driver license.Hamilton is situated in the North Island of New Zealand along the banks of the Waikato River. The city has a population of 150,200 and is approximately 2 hours south of Auckland. There are many outdoor activities in the region, and Hamilton offers good schools.Please submit an up-to-date curriculum vitae, cover letter, and three references, one of which must be from your current or most recent clinical supervisor.Advanced Trainee positions are contestable; they are subject to a competitive interview process.Values
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