Kidani Professorship of Integrated Cancer Medicine

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking to appoint a Kidani Professor of Integrated Cancer Medicine. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary research team and contributing to teaching and administration. Candidates should possess an outstanding research record in cancer medicine and a PhD. A competitive salary will be offered for this pivotal position based in Cambridge.

Qualifications

• Outstanding research record of international stature in cancer research.
• Vision, leadership, and enthusiasm to enhance current research strengths.
• Experience in teaching and supervising students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in cancer medicine and teach students.
• Supervise postgraduate students and manage departmental administration.
• Maintain a leading research presence in the field.

Skills

Internationally recognized research in cancer

Leadership and vision

Experience in multidisciplinary research

Advanced computational approaches

Education

PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Job description

Kidani Professorship of Integrated Cancer Medicine

Department/Location: Department of Oncology

Reference: RD47951

Closing date: 31 January 2026

The Board of Electors to the Kidani Professorship of Integrated Cancer Medicine invite applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within the general field of the Professorship to take up appointment on 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Candidates will have an outstanding research record of international stature in leading multidisciplinary translational cancer research involving advanced computational approaches and the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to build on current strengths in maintaining and developing a leading research presence. They will hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Standard professorial duties include teaching and research, examining, supervision and administration. The Professor will be based in Cambridge. A competitive salary will be offered.

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Further information is available at: http://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/professorships or contact the Human Resources, University Offices, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TT, (email: [e-mail]).

Applications, consisting of a letter of application, a statement of current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae and a publications list, along with details of three referees, should be made online no later than 31 January 2026.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald (Head of Department of Oncology): [e-mail].

Please quote reference RD47951 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.