TB PET Research Operations and Development Manager (Fixed Term)

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional professional to spearhead the University's operational delivery, project management, and governance of the pioneering Total Body Positron Emission Tomography (TB-PET) scanner facility. Situated at the heart of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus within Addenbrooke's Hospital, this position presents a rare opportunity to manage a cornerstone component of the ANGLIA TB-PET network, funded via the MRC National PET Imaging Platform (NPIP), a major UKRI investment into next-generation molecular imaging.

The role provides a crucial cross-institutional interface, bridging the University of Cambridge (UoC), with that of the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH). The successful candidate will navigate the complexities of both the university research ecosystem and the clinical NHS environment, ensuring a seamless translation of cutting-edge technology into patient and research benefits.

Scheduled for installation in November 2026, the TB-PET scanner represents the pinnacle of medical imaging technology, offering ultra-high sensitivity and full-body kinetic modelling capabilities far surpassing conventional scanners.

This role will be integrated with the Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre (WBIC), giving you oversight of an operational rollout that will directly advance clinical patient care across partner organisations whilst also driving breakthrough discoveries in neuroscience, oncology and other medical disciplines. Full details of the role can be found in the enclosed job description. 

About you

You will hold a degree-level education or equivalent vocational qualification, backed by a proven track record in complex project management or contract negotiation. Prior  experience navigating PET, general radiography operations, or technical facilities is highly desirable. Crucially, you possess the professional rigor to handle demanding stakeholders alongside the collaborative warmth required to harmonise multi-disciplinary teams across university and NHS boundaries.

Informal enquiries about the position are welcomed and should be submitted by email to: Luigi Aloj, Director of the WBIC, or Linda Morgan, WBIC Business Manager using the contact details below. 

Luigi Aloj Email: la398@medschl.cam.ac.uk

Linda Morgan Email: lm456@medschl.cam.ac.uk

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply' button above. 

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 security check and a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check. This appointment also requires a Research Passport application.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit :

http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/55828

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.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 5 July 26.

The interview process for the role will begin in the week commencing 20 July 26.

Please quote reference RR49964 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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.

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