Fellowship Position for Quality of Life

il y a 3 semaines


Brussels, Belgique EORTC Temps plein

As an independent, non-governmental, non-profit cancer research Organisation established under the laws of Belgium, its mission is to coordinate and conduct international translational and clinical research to improve the standard of cancer treatment for patients.

EORTC aims ultimately to increase people’s survival and quality of life by testing new therapeutic strategies based on existing drugs, surgery, and radiotherapy. EORTC also helps develop new drugs and approaches in partnership with the pharmaceutical industry and in patients’ best interests.

In addition to independence, EORTC is recognised for scientific and methodological rigor bringing robust datasets to doctors and patients for therapeutic improvement. EORTC covers all disciplines to fight against cancer. EORTC research leaves no one behind and addresses all patients, including patients with rare tumours and specific patient populations.

The EORTC Quality of Life (QoL) Department offers a One-year research fellowship (renewable to a maximum of 3 years) to an early career researcher on the topic of guidelines for assessing quality of life data in cancer clinical trials. This project aims to update the QLG guidelines for assessing QoL data in EORTC clinical trials. The project offers the chance to gain experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting undertaking research in the fields of quality of life, statistics, oncology, and clinical trials. The health-related quality of life in cancer clinical trials is measured using psychometrically validated questionnaires and analyzed using various statistical methods ranging from linear mixed models to survival analysis.

Main responsibilities / Major Activities
Coordinate and manage the day-to-day activities of the project
Organize and participate in stakeholder meetings, and synthesize the information gathered in the meetings to feed into the guidelines.
With guidance from principal investigators, develop interview guidelines and conduct interviews with experts.
Prepare the structure and content of the guidelines.
Undertake systematic reviews of QOL literature.
Synthesize information on the design, conduct and analysis of clinical studies in oncology.
Work closely with other members of the team and international collaborators to successfully deliver project outputs
Present findings in international conferences
Write final reports and co-author articles for publication
Profile
A master’s degree or PhD in psychology, health or social sciences, economics or an equivalent science degree
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research is an asset. Interest in statistics is desirable
Interest in clinical trial design, analysis and reporting with a focus on Quality of Life endpoints is essential
Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, in English, is essential
Preferably experience in health-related outcome measures, quality of life research
Excellent organizational skills and motivated and with own initiative
A team player and with a collaborative mind set
Ability to work independently, under the supervision of the quality of life department staff



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