Kidani Professorship of Integrated Cancer Medicine
Lead multidisciplinary translational cancer research and digital health initiatives at the University of Cambridge.
Best for:Best for internationally recognized translational cancer researchers with expertise in advanced computational approaches and academic leadership.
Overview
The University of Cambridge invites applications for the Kidani Professorship of Integrated Cancer Medicine within the Department of Oncology. The successful candidate will spearhead an international research program utilizing advanced computational approaches for digital-enabled cancer detection, prevention, and treatment. Based initially in the Early Cancer Institute, the chair will transition to the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital. Responsibilities include directing an ambitious research team, delivering postgraduate teaching, and providing academic leadership.
What you'll do
- Lead an independent multidisciplinary research team focusing on translational cancer medicine.
- Drive advanced computational approaches for digital-enabled cancer detection, prevention, and treatment.
- Contribute to postgraduate teaching and student supervision within the Department of Oncology.
- Engage in academic administration and institutional leadership duties.
- Help shape and realize the strategic research vision for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Outstanding international publication record appropriate for a senior professorial appointment
- Outstanding research record of international stature in translational cancer research
- Demonstrated expertise in advanced computational approaches for cancer applications
- Proven leadership and vision in managing multidisciplinary research teams
- Extensive experience in academic teaching and postgraduate supervision
- Must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-26
Applications must be submitted online through the University of Cambridge recruitment portal by the specified deadline. Applicants are required to provide a letter of application, a statement of current and future research vision, a curriculum vitae, a publications list, and details of three referees. Quote reference RD50746 on all application materials.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Publications list
- 3 reference letters
Contact
Rebecca Fitzgerald· Director of the Early Cancer Institute
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