Overview
In this role you will establish an independent cancer biology research program within the Dunn School, while contributing to undergraduate teaching at departmental and collegiate levels. You will also join The Queen’s College as Kingsland Fellow, bridging research and medical education. Oxford offers outstanding facilities and a collaborative biomedical community to support ambitious, high-impact work. This tenure-track position invites you to shape fundamental cell and molecular biology of cancer and its disease mechanisms, with opportunities to mentor students and collaborate across disciplines.
Pay / Benefits
- high-quality laboratory space
- salary covered by Dunn School
- potential for additional initial support
- college housing allowance (£21,413 per annum)
- research allowance (£4,059 per annum)
- Athena SWAN recognition
Responsibilities
- develop an independent research program in cellular/molecular cancer biology
- teach undergraduate courses at department and collegiate levels
- mentor and train graduate students
- participate in the Kingsland Fellowship in Medicine (Tutorial Fellowship) at The Queen’s College
- contribute to the growth and renewal of the department and integration with Oxford's biomedical community
Key requirements
- PhD/DPhil in basic science and/or medical qualification
- track record of internationally competitive research and publications in cancer biology
- commitment to training and mentoring graduate students
- undergraduate teaching experience
- collegiality and supportiveness in a diverse environment
- collaboration
- mentoring
- communication
- cancer biology
- cellular biology
- molecular biology
Associate Professorship of Cancer Biology employer: University of Oxford
The Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Oxford is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment where finance professionals can thrive. With a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, along with generous benefits such as 38 days of annual leave and a robust family leave scheme, employees are supported in both their professional and personal lives. This role not only provides the opportunity to influence strategic financial decisions within a world-renowned department but also fosters continuous growth and development in a vibrant academic community.
