Junior Group Leader (AI for Cancer Research) (Fixed Term)

at  University of Cambridge

Join us at the world-leading CRUK Cambridge Institute. We’re a unique department of the University of Cambridge, core funded by Cancer Research UK’s charitable activities, and we’re eagerly searching for our new Junior Group Leader. The primary role of this position is to develop and lead a research team focussed on leveraging the newest developments in AI for discovery science or translation, in biology or medicine.
This post carries a significant package of support for five years in the first instance, equivalent to that of an investigator grant (approximately £2.5million over five years).
As one of four Institutes Core-Funded by CRUK, the Cambridge Institute receives a generous block grant each year that enables us to maintain world-class research support facilities. Unlike traditional start-up packages, core funding is provided to every group leader as long as they hold their position in the Institute.
For the successful candidate, previous knowledge of cancer research is desirable, but not essential. We’re looking to nurture and support an early-career leader with a strong and exciting vision to pursue their new idea. Previously successful candidates in this area have pursued causal modelling of molecular data, analysis of spatial genomics data, and deep learning on pathology images. The diverse composition of our faculty evidences our strong track-record of scientists transposing skills garnered in other areas to cancer research. Among these, we boast leaders in chemistry, physics, veterinary medicine, and virtual reality, alongside practicing clinicians. We particularly welcome candidates who can bring a fresh perspective to their field by applying expertise gained in other areas of scientific research. Presently we have 16 Group Leaders plus 8 additional Affiliated Clinical Faculty.
Though we are open to applications in all areas of cancer discovery research, we do focus mainly on solid cancers. We would especially welcome applications that complement the interests of our faculty, or establish new connections to strong clinical programs in Cambridge (e.g., urological malignancies, children’s and young people’s cancers, lung cancers).
The post holder will be expected to lead a world-leading independent research programme that contributes to the overall goals of the CRUK Cambridge Institute. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, establishing a strong track record of high impact research papers, providing academic training and supervision for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, establishing research collaborations, presenting research outcomes to international audiences, applying for grant funding, and managing the group budget and resources.
Alongside a CV and covering letter, a suggested application submission would include a three-page research proposal outlining the candidate’s intended programme.
Appointments will be at the University level of Senior Research Associate, with salaries consisting of the base pay (£45,585-£57,696) plus an additional ‘CRUK Enhancement’. The position of Junior Group Leader in the CRUK Cambridge institute is roughly equivalent to an Assistant Professor in North American Universities. Pending successful review, funding for the position can be extended to allow application for promotion to Senior Group Leader.
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 basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.
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If you have any queries regarding the application process or queries relating to the role, please contact: mailbox-hr@cruk.cam.ac.uk
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