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Senior Research Associate (Junior Group Leader) (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge - Department of Oncology

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £43,414 to £54,949 p.a.
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 30th January 2023
Closes: 13th March 2023
Job Ref: RD35207

Applications are invited for two Senior Research Associates (Junior Group Leaders)) to join The Early Cancer Institute at the University of Cambridge (https://www.earlycancer.cam.ac.uk/), a world-leading centre for research and the UK's only institute dedicated to Early Cancer. The Junior Group Leader(s) will initiate and build an independent research programme related to one or more of the aims (risk prediction, detection, interception) of the Early Cancer Institute. Work related to a cancer of unmet need such as pancreas, or work to augment our emerging interest in immunophenotyping or data science including AI/machine learning is especially encouraged. 

Applicants should have a PhD in a subject relevant to early detection of cancer with post-doctoral research experience and an excellent academic record and peer-reviewed publications that have had impact in the field. Relevant disciplines include cell and molecular biology, computational biology, physical sciences or other STEM subjects relevant to early detection. Clinically qualified researchers are also welcome to apply. 

The funding supporting these positions is available with immediate effect for five years in the first instance and in addition to the Group Leader salary will include 3 years postdoctoral position, a PhD studentship and a start-up budget. The appointment will be subject to the Faculty Board of Clinical Medicine approval. It is anticipated that the position will be in the Department of Oncology, although depending on the area of expertise of the successful candidate, another University Department could be the appointing Department. 

Please ensure that you upload a research proposal of no more than 3 pages in length in the Upload section of the online application.

Informal enquiries about this post may be directed to Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald, Early Cancer Institute Director, E-mail: rcf29@cam.ac.uk, Tel: 0044 (0)1223 763287 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 5 years in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/39278

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Research Associate (SRA) level; appointment as an SRA will require evidence of an independent research reputation. Due to the levels of skills and experience required we anticipate making an appointment either on the RA scale or towards the bottom of the SRA scale.

Approval to Senior Research Associate is subject to Faculty Board approval.

Closing date: 13th March 2023

Date of interview: To be confirmed

Please quote reference RD35207 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

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