Ludwig Cancer Research is an international collaborative network of acclaimed scientists that has pioneered cancer research and landmark discovery for more than 40 years. Ludwig combines basic science with the ability to translate its discoveries and conduct clinical trials to accelerate the development of new cancer diagnostics and therapies. Since 1971, Ludwig has invested nearly $2.7 billion in life-changing science through the not-for-profit Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research and the six U.S.-based Ludwig Centers.
Scientists at the Oxford Branch of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research focus on a variety of subjects of importance to cancer research. These range from intracellular signaling, genomics and epigenetics to tumor immunology, oxygen sensing and angiogenesis. With stable core funding from Ludwig Cancer Research and access to state-of-the-art facilities in the renowned academic environment of the University of Oxford at the Old Road Research Campus, our PIs have both the opportunity and means to pursue groundbreaking basic and translational scientific research.
Senior Group Leader in Infection, Inflammation and Cancer Epigenetics
Nuffield Department of Medicine (NDM), Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research and Oxford Big Data Institute, Old Road Campus Research Building, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, UK.
Grade 10: £54,765 - £63,463 with a discretionary range to £69,331 p.a.
Only online applications received by 12:00 noon (UK time) on November 19, 2018, will be considered.
Ludwig Cancer Research at the University of Oxford is seeking to recruit a Senior Group Leader (equivalent to Associate Professor) with research interests in infection, inflammation and cancer epigenetics to head a research group focused on cancer biology.
The successful applicant will have primary responsibility for the development, management and strategic direction of a significant research group. Ludwig Cancer Research provides extensive resources for this work, including core funded posts, consumables and equipment budgets.
Applicants must be recognised authorities in their fields of research and have an established international reputation, which will be harnessed to create effective collaborations for the benefit of the research group and Ludwig Cancer Research. In addition to managing the research group, the Senior Group leader is expected to contribute to the overarching vision and strategic direction of the Oxford Branch of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research.
All applicants are expected to hold a PhD/DPhil related to the above fields of research, with significant post-qualification research experience. Applicants are also required to upload a research proposal, CV and supporting statement explaining how they meet the selection criteria for the post to the Oxford University Jobs page (http://bit.ly/2QqigBb) by 12:00 noon (UK time) on November 19, 2018.
