Clinical Research Fellowship

Join to apply for the Clinical Research Fellowship role at Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC).

The EOC, the multisite hospital of Ticino, is present with its institutions on the entire cantonal territory with a total of 1,000 beds. The organization effectively combines a local approach and overall vision, guaranteeing the population a comprehensive hospital offer, regardless of where services are required.

Thanks to the commitment and expertise of its more than 6,500 employees and their focus on human relationships, the EOC ensures quality health care by caring for more than 41,000 patients a year and providing more than 600,000 ambulatory consultations.

To complete the team at the Oncological Institute of Southern Switzerland (IOSI) Bellinzona, New Drugs Development Unit, we are offering a Clinical Research Fellowship (100%) starting from January 2026. This fellowship incorporates activities in the phase 1 Unit of the IOSI and clinical activity. During the fellowship program, there will be the possibility to participate in educational activities performed in our institute and selected external events.

Through this fellowship, you will develop your clinical skills, increase your knowledge on how to conduct clinical research, and manage patients enrolled in clinical trials, particularly focusing on early phase clinical trials.

A minimum commitment of one year is required to complete the fellowship objectives.

• Develop clinical expertise in the management of patients with solid tumors enrolled in early phase clinical trials.
• Learn the different aspects of clinical research, particularly regarding trial design, evaluation of treatment toxicity and efficacy, and management of patients enrolled in clinical trials, focusing on early phase clinical trials of novel therapeutics.
• Participation in study-specific safety calls in collaboration with the Principal investigator and the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) team.
• Attend internal meetings and educational activities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumour boards.
• Participate in research projects with clinical or translational objectives.
• Conceptualize and conduct at least one specific research project that is realizable within the period of the fellowship.
• Publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.

The per annum rate is approximately 40,000 CHF, with Swiss mandatory health insurance costs deducted before payment. Candidates receiving a grant from their institution or from a national or international society will have their grant topped up to this level. Travel and accommodation costs are included in this salary, and there will be no additional payments made.

Candidates must be/have:

• A medicine degree.
• Experience in medical oncology of at least 2 years.
• Proficient in Italian for patients and clinics, minimum B2 level (if non-native Italian speaker).
• Proficient in English, as this is the primary language of research and related communications.

You should also verify your eligibility for registering with (MEBEKO). However, we recommend you do not apply to register with MEBEKO at this point.

For more information, you can write to the e-mail address ilaria.colombo@eoc.ch, ricerca.IOSI@eoc.ch, or iosi@eoc.ch. No paper applications will be accepted.

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care