Senior Research Fellow – CRUK Glioma CoE Transition (x2 posts)

UCL - UCL-Edinburgh CRUK Glioma Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence (CoE)

Location: London

Salary: £54,931 to £64,644

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 13th August 2025

Closes: 5th September 2025

Job Ref: B02-09274

About us

Cancer Research UK (CRUK) have awarded funding to renew the UCL-Edinburgh CRUK Glioma Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence (CoE). The CoE features an ambitious research programme to develop a deeper understanding of the fundamental biology of glioma and harness this knowledge to drive new translational approaches to improve patient outcomes.

The CoE brings together researchers from University College London and The University of Edinburgh to advance UK brain tumour research. Key pillars of the CoE are dissemination of state-of-the-art preclinical models to accelerate scientific discover, deployment of multidisciplinary approaches to explore new scientific frontiers and therapeutic intervention, capacity building and training of the next generation of glioma researchers in the UK.

About the role

Senior Research Fellow – CRUK Glioma CoE Transition (x2 Positions)

CRUK Glioma Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence (CoE)

We are recruiting for two Senior Research Fellow roles as part of the CRUK Glioma Centre of Excellence Transition initiative.

We are seeking transition fellows with a strong publication track record to join the CRUK Glioma CoE. The successful candidates will develop an independent programme of research, relevant to the themes of the CoE. Fellows will be expected to apply for independent research funding supported by existing research programmes on brain tumours. They will receive a generous consumables budget and priority access to CoE infrastructure, including preclinical models, and will be supported by a variety of mentoring schemes.

The post-holder will be based in the UCL Cancer Institute, the hub for cancer research at University College London, one of the World's leading universities. The Institute draws together over 300 talented scientists who are working together to translate research discoveries into developing better, more effective treatments to improve outcomes for cancer patients.

The post holder will have access to exceptional research support and facilities including advanced imaging, FACS, animal facilities, proteomics, genomics, single cell and spatial technologies, pathology, state of the art preclinical models and high-performance computing facilities.

Applications should include a CV, a Cover Letter and a 1 to 2-page research vision: In the Cover Letter please provide evidence of the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. (By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.)

This post is funded for 3 years, with a probationary period of 9 months.

About you

The successful candidate will have a PhD degree in a relevant subject area (e.g. biology, neuroscience, biomedicine, cancer biology) and have successfully carried out a period of postdoctoral training. They should also have a proven publication record. Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills are essential.

Applicants must have experience in presenting complex scientific concepts and content both in writing and verbally. They will show a strong commitment to improving outcomes for glioma patients and demonstrate excellent collaborative interpersonal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.

The post-holder will be expected to have the ability to assist other members of the CoE, supervise MSc and PhD students, as well as collaborate with external research groups.

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