Early Career Researcher – Cancer Science (4 posts)

**About the role**





We have an exciting opportunity for a number of exceptional researchers to
establish their own group to undertake basic cancer research in the Department
of Oncology, University of Oxford.





Successful candidates will design and develop a programme of laboratory-based
research with the potential to translate to the clinical setting as
appropriate. These posts will suit scientists with a focus in a research area
that aligns with and complements the aims of the Department of Oncology and
other cancer research groups at the University of Oxford. Two of the posts
will be dedicated to developing research areas applicable to the field of
radiation oncology and biology.





Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the Department’s
taught post-graduate programmes, for up to 15% of their time. They will also
be expected to host Masters and other post-graduate students within their
group as part of their laboratory programmes.





The posts are suitable for researchers at an early stage in their career and
are designed with a view to post holders gaining programmatic and/or
fellowship funding as a next step in their development. A tailored career
development programme will be created for each of the successful candidates.
Suitable candidates may be eligible to hold joint appointments with the Centre
for Immuno-Oncology or the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research.





The development of post holders’ programmes of research will be supported by
the Department and collaboration will be encouraged across basic and
translational groups in Oxford. In addition to suitable lab space being
provided, The Department of Oncology will provide funding for the following to
support the research programme:







* Salary of a Postdoctoral Research Assistant


* Research consumables


* Expenses for conferences, training and meetings attendance






**About you **





The post holder will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil with post-qualification
research experience and a track record in a relevant field of research. They
will have a strong publication record and familiarity with the existing
literature and research in the field and be on a trajectory to independence as
well as having experience of managing research projects and staff. Experience
of making grant applications would be advantageous.





This is a full time three-year fixed term post in the first instance.





**Application Process**





All applicants must complete an application form and upload a CV and
supporting statement.





Informal enquiries can be made to linda.naughton@oncology.ox.ac.uk in the
first instance.





The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 10th May





**Committed to equality and valuing diversity**