Join us at the world-leading CRUK Cambridge Institute. We're a unique department of the University of Cambridge, core funded by Cancer Research UK's charitable activities, and we're eagerly searching for our new Junior Group Leader.The primary role of this position is to develop and lead a research team focussed on leveraging the newest developments in AI for discovery science or translation, in biology or medicine.
This post carries a significant package of support for five years in the first instance, equivalent to that of an investigator grant (approximately £2.5million over five years).
As one of four Institutes Core-Funded by CRUK, the Cambridge Institute receives a generous block grant each year that enables us to maintain world-class research support facilities. Unlike traditional start-up packages, core funding is provided to every group leader as long as they hold their position in the Institute.
Though we are open to applications in all areas of cancer discovery research, we do focus mainly on solid cancers. We would especially welcome applications that complement the interests of our faculty, or establish new connections to strong clinical programs in Cambridge (e.g., urological malignancies, children's and young people's cancers, lung cancers).
Appointments will be at the University level of Senior Research Associate, with salaries consisting of the base pay (£45,585-£57,696) plus an additional 'CRUK Enhancement'. The position of Junior Group Leader in the CRUK Cambridge institute is roughly equivalent to an Assistant Professor in North American Universities. Pending successful review, funding for the position can be extended to allow application for promotion to Senior Group Leader.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 5 years in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.