Group Leader and Senior Group Leaders - Clinician Scientist
Lead an independent translational cancer research programme at the CRUK Manchester Institute.
Best for:Best for clinician scientists with a strong oncology background and a track record in translational cancer research.
Overview
The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute seeks outstanding clinician scientists to establish ambitious, internationally competitive research programmes within its premier European cancer research environment. Co-located with major academic and healthcare partners in the Paterson Cancer Research Building, the institute provides exceptional resources, core-funded personnel, and collaborative clinical opportunities. Successful candidates will develop high-impact research spanning discovery science, translational medicine, and clinical trials. The appointment offers substantial infrastructure support to translate biological innovations into direct patient benefit.
What you'll do
- Establish and direct an independent, internationally competitive research programme in translational cancer science
- Supervise and mentor core-funded postdoctoral scientists, technicians, and PhD students
- Engage in multidisciplinary collaborations across discovery science, computational biology, and clinical trials
- Translate laboratory discoveries rapidly into patient benefit through clinical investigations and biomarker studies
- Secure competitive external research funding to support long-term programme expansion
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or equivalent research doctorate, and specialist medical qualifications in a relevant discipline
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: A strong track record of impactful publications
- Full General Medical Council registration with licence to practise in the UK
- MRCP, FRCP or equivalent professional qualifications
- Completion of specialist training in a relevant oncology-related discipline
- Demonstrated track record of impactful peer-reviewed publications
- Capacity to design and execute an independent research agenda in cancer science
- Full General Medical Council registration with licence to practise in the UK
Funding & terms
How to apply
Applicants should submit their application materials through the designated portal following the instructions provided in the vacancy notice. Ensure all required documentation regarding clinical registrations and research proposals is included.
- CV
- Research statement
Contact
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