The EORTC Quality of Life (Qo L) Department offers a 1-year full-time research fellowship (2024-2025, renewable for a second year) on the topic of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in cancer clinical trials (REF RP-2325). The project aims to investigate guidance related to PRO assessment of cancer treatment tolerability using qualitative and quantitative research methods. The project offers the chance to gain experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting undertaking research in PROs and cancer clinical trials.

This position requires both qualitative research skills and experience with quantitative research methods. The fellow will act as project manager and liaise between international collaborators, coordinating a systematic literature review, organising meetings with collaborators, developing the interview guide for the qualitative interviews, and analysing the interview data. We welcome applicants from different scientific backgrounds interested in quality of life, PROs, and clinical trials. Please send your application in English by 30 August 2024.

Main responsibilities / Major Activities
Coordinate and manage day-to-day activities of the project
Develop protocol and contribute to ethics submissions alongside project collaborators
Organize and participate in collaborator meetings, synthesising relevant information and ensuring follow-up of action points
Lead the development of interview guide for qualitative interviews, liaising with collaborators and sites that will collect data across Europe
Contribute to systematic literature review
Work closely with collaborators to successfully deliver project outputs
Present findings at international conferences
Write final reports and co-author articles for publication
Profile
Master’s degree in psychology, health or social sciences, or an equivalent science degree, a Ph D is a plus
Previous experience conducting systematic literature reviews
Knowledge of qualitative research with experience designing and analysing interview studies
Interest in and affinity to quantitative research and psychometrics
Interest in clinical trial design, analysis and reporting with a focus on PRO endpoints
Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, in English, are essential
Experience writing scientific publications and abstracts
Preferably experience in PRO research
Excellent organizational skills and motivation, with the ability to take initiative
Team player with a collaborative mindset and very strong project management skills
Ability to work independently, under the supervision of the Qo L Department staff and principal investigators
Benefits
Grant
Hybrid working environment (from Belgium only)
30 days holidays (full time)
Free parking
Reimbursement of public transport