Senior Associate Scientist, Cancer Dynamics & Leadership

RFCSR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension

Health & wellbeing support

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, affiliated with The University of Manchester, invites applications for Associate Scientist in the Cancer Dynamics group.

Lead research initiatives, supervise teams, and contribute to publications and grant applications; collaborate with Francis Crick Institute and NHS partners. Strong leadership and PhD in relevant field required; position offers generous benefits and visibility within the institute.

Qualifications

• PhD in cancer biology, biochemistry, or a closely related discipline.
• Extensive postdoctoral experience in a cancer research laboratory.
• Experience supervising research projects and teams, contributing to publications, and supporting grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cancer Dynamics research program and act as deputy to Professor Turajlić.
• Supervise postgraduate researchers and research teams.
• Drive scientific initiatives and contribute to high-impact publications and grant applications.

Skills

Leadership

Project supervision

Grant writing

Independent work

Time management

Education

PhD in cancer biology/biochemistry

Job description

Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, affiliated with The University of Manchester, invites applications for Associate Scientist in the Cancer Dynamics group.

Lead research initiatives, supervise teams, and contribute to publications and grant applications; collaborate with Francis Crick Institute and NHS partners. Strong leadership and PhD in relevant field required; position offers generous benefits and visibility within the institute.