Thornley Lectureships in Ovarian Cancer (T&R) (2 posts available)

Job reference: BMH-027643
Salary: £49,250 per annum
Faculty/Organisational unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: CRUK Oglesby Cancer Research Building, 555 Wilmslow Road, M20 4GJ
Employment type: Permanent
Division/Team: Division of Cancer Sciences
Hours per week: Full time (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 10/01/2025
Contract duration: Permanent
School/Directorate: School of Medical Sciences

To build our capacity in ovarian cancer research, we will make two targeted tenure-track discovery-scientist appointments. Your research strategy will have a strong emphasis on tumour-cell-intrinsic biology and potential to drive innovation at the discovery/translational interface. You will also have a track record working on ovarian cancer and already have an established network of local collaborators, including clinical/non-clinical partners. Indeed, alongside these posts, we are also separately recruiting a Clinical Senior Lecturer in ovarian cancer, which will provide exciting collaborative opportunities.

Our location adjacent to Europe’s largest single-site cancer hospital provides world-leading biobanking opportunities; we are therefore interested in individuals looking to exploit our existing ‘reverse translational’ pipelines that enable interrogation of biological mechanisms, novel therapeutics, and biomarkers in patient-derived samples. You will have a vision for how your research will address key clinical challenges and important research questions, and you will bring something new to the local environment, e.g., new technologies, ideas, and ways of working. You will be a future leader in your field, driving exciting research that enhances our existing strengths, and we will support you in the development of an independent and aspirational research programme. You will already appreciate that training the next generation is both important and rewarding, and we will provide opportunities to shape our undergraduate teaching programmes and postgraduate training pathways.

At Manchester, we embrace, celebrate and respect difference. We support each other to create an environment where everyone is able to reach their full potential. The Division’s ethos is to promote an inclusive environment where all staff and students have voices with potential to influence positive change. We encourage applications from talented individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds, and in particular those currently underrepresented. The School of Medical Sciences holds a Silver Athena SWAN award which recognises good practice in relation to gender, flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and good work-life balance. All appointments are made on merit.

Process - In addition to the application form, please submit a CV and a 3-page research vision statement on the same document.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.          

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Stephen Taylor - Leech Professor of Pharmacology and Head of the Division of Cancer Sciences

Email: stephen.taylor@manchester.ac.uk

Recruiting manager:

Natalia Rossi – Operations Manager for the Division of Cancer Sciences.
Email: natalia.rossi@manchester.ac.uk

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