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Join Southern Oncology Clinical Research Unit

Be a part of life-changing research that shapes the future of cancer care

Start Your Clinical Research Career With Us

We’re passionate about supporting the next generation of clinical research professionals. Whether you’re a university student seeking a placement, a recent graduate looking for hands-on experience, or a PhD candidate exploring industry-based research, we welcome the opportunity to collaborate.

We also partner directly with universities to provide structured placements, internships, and research opportunities, helping institutions prepare their students for real-world success in clinical research.

Student Placements

Graduate & Student Pathways: Start Your Journey in Oncology Research

Build a meaningful career from day one.

At SOCRU, we’re committed to nurturing the next generation of clinical researchers, healthcare professionals, and data specialists. Our early career programs provide practical experience in oncology trials, combining hands-on learning with guidance from experienced mentors and the support of a collaborative team.

We also work closely with universities to offer placement opportunities, internships, and research collaborations. These partnerships ensure students gain industry-relevant experience while supporting academic institutions in preparing graduates for careers in clinical research.

What We Offer:

Internships & Student Placements

Gain hands-on exposure to trial operations, participant coordination, data management, and more.

Graduate Pathways

Start your clinical research career in a structured, supportive environment that encourages growth and learning.

University Partnerships

We collaborate with leading Australian universities and cancer research programs to offer joint initiatives and placements.

Mentorship & Development

Learn from experienced professionals working on high-impact oncology trials and projects.

Who We’re Looking For:

Undergraduate or postgraduate students in health sciences, biomedical science, nursing, or related fields.

Recent graduates interested in clinical trials, oncology, or medical research.

Passionate individuals eager to learn, grow, and make a difference in cancer care.

Industry PhDs

Industry-Based PhD Opportunities

Partner with Us on Translational Oncology Research

We welcome PhD candidates and academic institutions seeking meaningful, industry-based research experiences in clinical oncology. Our clinical trial unit provides a unique, real-world environment where students can apply their research in a practical, patient-focused setting—bridging the gap between academic theory and clinical practice.

Whether your PhD is focused on clinical trial design, oncology care pathways, patient-reported outcomes, or translational research, we’re open to collaborative projects that align with our mission to improve cancer outcomes through high-quality, ethical research.

Why Partner with Us for Your PhD?

Access to an active clinical research environment, with exposure to early and late-phase oncology trials

Support from an experienced, multidisciplinary team including clinical trial coordinators, research nurses, investigators, and operations staff

Opportunities for data collection, patient engagement, and protocol development, depending on the scope of your project

Supervision and mentorship opportunities in collaboration with academic supervisors

Contribution to real-world impact, advancing both your academic work and cancer care outcomes

Support for ethics applications, governance, and site processes, where required.

What We Look For:

We welcome expressions of interest from:

PhD candidates enrolled at accredited universities.

Students with research topics relevant to oncology, clinical trials, patient experience, or health systems.

Individuals who are self-motivated, collaborative, and committed to ethical research practice.

Interested in studying with us?

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