Group Leader in In Vivo Cancer Modelling

Employer: Institute of Cancer Research

Location: Sutton, London (Greater) (GB)

Salary: From £66,092 per annum

Closing date: Feb 16, 2026

Discipline: Life Sciences, Biology, Cancer Research

Position Type: Contract

Job Type: Group Leader/Principal Investigator

Organization Type: Academia

Job Details

Tenure:

We welcome applications at both the Career Development Faculty and Career Faculty levels. Appointments will be made at the appropriate academic level, subject to skills and experience. Appointments at Career Faculty level are non-time limited (permanent), appointments at Career Development Faculty level are six-year Fixed Term in the first instance.

Salary:

For Career Faculty a competitive salary will be determined by the CEO of the ICR. 

For Career Development Faculty salary is based on the Career Development Faculty Scale, starting at £66,092 in the first instance. 

This role is eligible for ICR Sponsorship. Support will be provided for costs associated with Visa application. If you are considering relocating to the UK, further information can be found here.

Hours per week: 35 hours per week

Closing Date: 16 February 2026

The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) in London seeks to appoint a Group Leader in In Vivo Cancer Modelling to play a pivotal role in advancing our cutting-edge cancer research. The position is based at the newly established Centre for In Vivo Modelling (CIVM), part of the Division of Cancer Biology. We welcome applications at both the Career Development Faculty and Career Faculty levels. 

Key Requirements

The successful candidate will generate and employ state-of-the-art genetic and humanised mouse models of cancer to tackle fundamental and translational questions in haemato-oncology and/or solid tumour oncology. In addition to leading a successful research group, they will expand the CIVM's research capabilities and foster productive collaborations with other groups and centres at the ICR, thus promoting in vivo modelling by integrating it into multidisciplinary projects and initiatives.

Applicants must have an internationally recognised track record of leading research in in vivo modelling and advanced mouse genetics, demonstrated by high-quality publications and significant funding success. For more junior candidates, an outstanding track record in cancer research, coupled with a compelling research vision leveraging advanced genetic mouse models and clear potential to secure competitive external funding, is essential.

As part of your online application you will be required to upload your full CV which will pre-populate your application form, you will also be asked to attach the following documents and failure to do so will mean your application cannot be considered on this occasion:

• Lists of major publications, achievements, research grants, distinctions.
• Research plan (five to six pages outlining your current research interests and research programme for the next 5 years)
• A PDF of a maximum of five key publications, or other research outputs (e.g. patents) that best demonstrate previous productivity
• You must also complete the personal statement section of the application form in the format of a covering letter including the names and contact details of three academic referees

Department/Directorate Information:

The ICR is one of the world’s most influential cancer research institutions, with an outstanding track record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. In addition to being one of the UK’s leading higher education institutions for research quality and impact, the ICR is consistently ranked among the world’s most successful for industry collaboration. As a member institution of the University of London, we also provide postgraduate higher education of international distinction.

One of the ICR’s key research strategies is to defeat cancer by viewing it as a dynamic ecosystem. We aim to solidify our expertise in state-of-the-art in vivo cancer models to probe these complex cancer ecosystems, discover their underlying biology, and identify new therapeutic targets. The postholder will significantly contribute to driving these strategic priorities. 

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack accessible by clicking Apply on website for more detailed information regarding this role. If you would like to informally discuss this position, please contact Professor Kamil R. Kranc (Kamil.Kranc@icr.ac.uk), Director of the Centre for In Vivo Modelling, or Professor Chris Jones (Chris.Jones@icr.ac.uk), Head of the Division of Cancer Biology at the ICR.

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