Junior Group Leader

The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute seeks to appoint an outstanding scientist to a new Junior Group Leader position. Applications from individuals with a strong track record in all areas of cancer research will be carefully considered and we are particularly interested in research focused on the tumour microenvironment, tumour-host interactions, and tumour cell plasticity. We especially encourage innovative applications using novel technologies and analytical/computational approaches. We welcome applications across the spectrum of basic discovery science to clinical translation that synergise with existing research strengths within the Institute (www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk) and with clinical colleagues across the Mancunian research ecosystem (www.mcrc.manchester.ac.uk). 

Our location on The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (www.christie.nhs.uk) campus and alongside the CRUK National Biomarker Centre augments this incredible opportunity for an ambitious and talented scientist (non-clinical or clinically trained) to launch and/or develop their independent career and to train and mentor the next generation of cancer researchers. The Institute is core funded by Cancer Research UK and provides a stimulating and supportive environment promoting basic and translational cancer research within a wide collaborative network including The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Manchester (www.manchester.ac.uk). 

What we offer:

• We provide up to 7 years of CRUK core-funded support; appointed on a five-year fixed term contract in the first instance.
• A mid-term review at 4 years that influences career progression beyond 5 years.
• Consideration for promotion to Senior Group Leader at 6 years (dependent on successful mid-term review and Director approval).
• Salary range £58,000 - £65,000 (dependent upon experience).

For clinically qualified candidates, salary is dependent upon experience and clinical duties (not expected to exceed the equivalent of 1 clinic day per week).

• High quality laboratory space.
• Strong mentorship from Senior Faculty and Institute committees.
• Specific courses available to support new Junior Group Leaders.
• With Director approval, scope for group expansion through applications for external funding with grant review support provided by the Institute’s Grants Advisor and Grants Committee.
• Research Governance oversight and advice provided by the Institute’s Scientific Administration team which includes the Research Integrity and Training Adviser.
• A collegial environment and ethos of team science. 

About you:

You will have a PhD in an area relevant to cancer research, significant and productive post-doctoral experience, a proven track record of impactful publications and ideally, some demonstrable success with funding application(s). You will be highly motivated and confident to deliver an exciting and innovative research programme with a balance of ambition and feasibility. You will be able to communicate clear, well-formulated and incisive research plans that lead to important basic cancer research discoveries and/or deliver applied research with potential for translation to address clinical unmet needs. Prior demonstration of research independence would be an advantage. 

How to apply

To apply visit our website: http://www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/Opportunities/Opportunities-Home 

Informal enquiries: director@cruk.manchester.ac.uk 

Closing date: Tuesday 7 May 2024. 

Interviews: w.c. 3 June 2024.

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