University Assistant / Associate Professor

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

University Assistant Professor (£45,585 - £57,696 pa) / Associate Professor (£61,198 - £64,914 pa), depending on skills and experience.

We are seeking an outstanding candidate with an excellent record of independent research who will be expected to direct a rigorous, high-quality, and externally funded research programme at an international level. Interdisciplinary and collaborative research is strongly encouraged across the University and its associated institutes. The person appointed will be expected to contribute to University teaching at various levels.

The post is based in the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI), a world-leading centre for stem cell research with a mission to transform human health through a deep understanding of stem and progenitor cell biology. Following substantial investment by the University and external funders, 10,000 m² of dedicated laboratory space in the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre became the new home of the CSCI in 2019. This state-of-the-art building is adjacent to Addenbrooke's and Royal Papworth Hospitals and multiple research institutes.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and expanding research institute, determined to sustain a record of international excellence. The institute currently hosts 28 research groups with approximately 300 biological, computational, clinical, and physical scientists, operating across a wide range of tissues and at multiple scales. CSCI benefits from long-term investment by the Wellcome Trust, most recently via a new Discovery Research Platform for Tissue Scale Biology. The Institute also serves as a hub for the wider stem cell community across Cambridge with more than 30 affiliated research groups from 13 University departments and neighbouring institutes.

The new appointee will complement and synergise with our existing programmes. Applications are welcomed from across the entire range of stem/progenitor cell biology, including research relevant to:

1. Adult or embryonic/fetal stem cell biology
2. Computational Biology
3. Cell and Gene therapy
4. Organ regeneration and repair

The appointee will be expected to lead and shape their area of research expertise, produce original research of the highest level, and add to a culture of vibrant research engagement and impact. They are also expected to select and supervise PhD students to support the training of future academic leaders.

The Institute offers a collegiate environment with excellent core facilities, thus providing extensive opportunities to pursue basic and disease-focused studies. Successful candidates will be supported and mentored to obtain significant external grant support.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) and a health assessment.

Applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae (max 3 pages), contact details of 3 referees, and a 3-page outline research proposal, by Sunday 08 December 2024.

Interviews will be conducted over a two-day period in January 2025.

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.