Assistant Teaching Professor and Course Director, MPhil in Cancer Biology and Medicine (Fixed Term)

Overview

The University of Cambridge is inviting applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor and Course Director to lead the newly established MPhil in Cancer Biology and Medicine within the Department of Oncology. This teaching-focused academic appointment is offered on a fixed five-year term in the first instance, featuring a three-year probationary period. The role is based on site in the United Kingdom.

The postgraduate programme integrates research-informed instruction with practical research experience, utilizing expertise from researchers and clinicians across the institution. The appointed individual will take responsibility for the design, delivery, management, and continuous development of the curriculum, alongside overseeing assessments, research projects, student supervision, and academic governance.

Who can apply

Candidates must hold a PhD in oncology, cancer biology, biomedical sciences, or a related discipline, alongside postdoctoral research experience in cancer or a closely related area. Applicants are required to have background in training, teaching, or advising students, a dedication to research-informed postgraduate education, and strong interpersonal and organizational abilities to coordinate a multidisciplinary academic initiative. Experience in educational programme management or conducting cancer research spanning clinical, computational, and experimental settings is considered advantageous.

What you get

The position provides a salary ranging from £48,337 to £61,165 per annum within a world-leading cancer research environment.

Requirements

Applicants must submit a CV and a covering letter that details their motivation for the role and relevant experience in teaching, research, and wider scholarship. Any unrequested documents submitted will not be reviewed. Applications must also include referee details, comprising phone numbers and email addresses, with one referee required to be the most recent line manager. Applicants should reference RD51595 on their application materials.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 30 November 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 10 December 2026.