Kidani Professorship of Integrated Cancer Medicine

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

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is inviting applications for a Professorship in Integrated Cancer Medicine. The role involves advancing multidisciplinary cancer research, providing leadership, and fulfilling standard professorial duties. Candidates should have an outstanding research record, a PhD or equivalent, and a passion for building on current cancer research strengths. The deadline for applications is 31 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Outstanding research record of international stature in translational cancer research.
• Experience and enthusiasm for building on current strengths in cancer research.

Responsibilities

• Engage in leading multidisciplinary translational cancer research involving advanced computational approaches.
• Maintain and develop a leading research presence, demonstrating vision, leadership, and enthusiasm.
• Perform standard professorial duties including teaching and research, examining, supervision, and administration.

Skills

Translational cancer research

Leadership

Teaching

Education

PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Department/Location: Department of Oncology

Reference: RD47951

Closing date: 31 January 2026

The Board of Electors to the Kidani Professorship of Integrated Cancer Medicine invites applications for a 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in leading multidisciplinary translational cancer research involving advanced computational approaches.
• Maintain and develop a leading research presence, demonstrating vision, leadership, and enthusiasm.
• Perform standard professorial duties including teaching and research, examining, supervision, and administration.

Qualifications

• Outstanding research record of international stature in translational cancer research.
• PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Experience and enthusiasm for building on current strengths in cancer research.

Application Details

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

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, ([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.

Equal Opportunity

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.