Professorship of Endocrinology (Honorary Consultant)

Join us as Professor of Endocrinology (Clinical) at the University of Cambridge, continuing the legacy of Professor Krishna Chatterjee CBE FRS FMedSci since 1998.

We're seeking a dynamic clinician-scientist with thriving research programs in endocrinology-related fields to join our vibrant academic community. Based in our prestigious Department of Medicine you'll also have access to cutting-edge resources and support at the renowned Institute of Metabolic Science (IMS). The IMS is a multidisciplinary research institute recognised for ground breaking work in obesity, diabetes, and related endocrine and metabolic disorders. (https://mrl.ims.cam.ac.uk/).  

The IMS also host prestigious programs including: Wellcome Discovery Research Platform, Integrating Metabolic, and Endocrine Sciences (2024-2031) and the MRC Metabolic Diseases Unit which is funded until 2029. 

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute to proposals for obtaining continuing MRC support from 2029 through an invited bid to their new Centre of Research Excellence scheme.

The IMS is based on the bustling Cambridge Biomedical Campus, one of the largest concentrations of biomedical research institutes. The campus benefits from excellent core facilities for clinical research, supported by the large and highly active NIHR Biomedical Research Centre and Clinical Research Facility as well as excellent core facilities for basic and disease model research.

Applicants should demonstrate academic leadership and excel in their clinical roles at the honorary consultant level. While we welcome applications from researchers with a substantial clinical commitment this role is also suited to those who wish the clinical component of their activities to be more focused, thus allowing time to concentrate on research and leadership.

For inquiries and to express your interest, please contact either Professor Susan Ozanne FMedSci, Co-Director of the IMS at  seo10@cam.ac.uk or Professor Sir Stephen O'Rahilly FRS FMedSci, Director MRC Metabolic Diseases Unit at so104@cam.ac.uk. Terms and conditions align with those of a clinical professor, and the post is tenured until retirement age.

Seize this opportunity to shape the future of endocrinology research at one of the world's leading academic institutions. Apply now and make your mark at The University of Cambridge!

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. This appointment also requires an Honorary Clinical Contract.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the apply button above.

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.

Please quote reference RG44135 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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