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Amy Berrington

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Epidemiology, Real-world Data, Health Outcomes Research The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) in United Kingdom

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PhD

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Epidemiology

Funding

The position is fully funded by the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Radiation Threats and Hazards. Funding includes a stipend and tuition coverage. The studentship is part of a flagship research partnership focused on public health challenges.

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Expired

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United Kingdom

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Institute of Cancer Research

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Epidemiology
Biology
Mathematics
Radiation Therapy
Health Science
Cancer Research
Chemotherapy
Causal Inference
Population Health
Survivorship
Health Outcomes
Childhood Cancer
Statistic

About this position

PhD Opportunity at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR): Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Treatments

Around 2,000 children are diagnosed with cancer in England every year, and while survival rates have improved, the long-term health consequences of treatment remain a critical area of study. Therapies such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy can leave survivors at risk of serious complications later in life. This NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) -funded PhD project, based at ICR’s Sutton campus under the supervision of Professor Amy Berrington and Dr Aislinn Macklin-Doherty, will investigate these late effects to build a stronger evidence base for survivor care.

The project will draw on linked national datasets, including the NHS Radiotherapy Dataset (RTDS) and the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) dataset, combined with national health records. Using advanced epidemiological approaches, such as causal inference and quantitative bias assessment, the research will analyse treatment trends and evaluate the risk of subsequent malignancies. The aim is to generate reliable evidence that can inform clinical guidelines, surveillance programmes, and screening strategies tailored to survivors of paediatric cancers.

The Institute of Cancer Research is recognised internationally for its contributions to oncology and has a strong record in childhood cancer research. This PhD provides an interdisciplinary training environment where expertise in epidemiology, real-world data, and health outcomes research can be developed. It offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by improving long-term quality of life for paediatric cancer survivors. Applications for this position are open until 8 September 2025. https://lnkd.in/d-gRKf_6

Funding details

The position is fully funded by the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Radiation Threats and Hazards. Funding includes a stipend and tuition coverage. The studentship is part of a flagship research partnership focused on public health challenges.

What's required

Applicants must hold a relevant undergraduate Honours degree (First or 2:1). A Master's in Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Science or a related field, or equivalent experience, is preferred. Candidates should have strong quantitative skills, experience with epidemiological methods, and the ability to work with large datasets. Critical reading and analysis of scientific literature, collaborative skills, and ethical awareness in research involving human data are required.

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