Research Fellow/Assistant Professor (Fixed term) in Nottingham

In this fixed term role, the role holder will join the cancer research team led by Professor Nigel Mongan where you will contribute to a range of research, teaching and administrative tasks. Depending on the track record of the successful candidate, the role holder will be recruited into a postdoctoral research fellow (level 4) or Assistant Professor (level 5) role within the team.

You will bring expertise in cancer research, with a specialist focus on mechanisms of gene regulation and RNA methylation/biology. You will provide project development, leadership, and management skills to ensure the successful planning, development, and delivery of the team’s existing and new projects including the CRUK SAMBAI Cancer Grand Challenge and other funded prostate cancer research projects. The role holder will also have a prominent role in our team’s engagement with our pharma-partners and building capacity in cancer precision medicine with international partners.

This is a full time (36.25 hours per week), fixed term role for three years initially. This would appeal to candidates who also wish to join our team’s ongoing projects and develop research aligned to the team’s goals and gain teaching experience, particularly at postgraduate level, and are seeking a mentored transition to academic independence through securing external funding including fellowships (as PI) and grants (as CoI) in an ambitious, supportive and productive environment.

Our team is composed of basic and translational researchers based at the University of Nottingham, Biodiscovery Institute. Our international and multidisciplinary team prioritizes collegial collaboration both within the team and with external partners for effective delivery of research outputs.

The University of Nottingham offers a competitive package including:

• A friendly, diverse, and ambitious working environment
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Commitment to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more.

Further information on the role is available on the linked job description. Short-listed candidates will be invited to interview and asked to deliver a presentation on how their prior experience aligns with the main responsibilities of the role. Please contact Professor Nigel Mongan (nigel.mongan@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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