We are currently recruiting for two groups leaders (Krishnan-Ang Distinguished Scholar) to run their own labs in the area of cancer biology. Applicants will be ambitious researchers whose science will complement the existing world-class research programmes at Cambridge while bringing a clear focus to the prevention, biology, detection and treatment of cancers. Candidates will be ideal for those with 3-5 years of post-doctoral experience, distinctive research achievements and a cutting-edge research plan for the next 5 years.
Funding includes full salary support for the group leader for 5 years plus funding for postdoctoral research associates, research assistants, PhD students and consumables for the early years of the 5-year award.
The two focus areas of research will be in Urological Cancer and Haematological Cancers.
More details on applications will be available on the Cambridge University website shortly.
In addition to the funding provided there are further benefits to the programme:
In 2016, we established the post of Krishnan-Ang Senior Postdoctoral Researcher to provide a pioneering early-career researcher with the funding and freedom to pursue transformational cancer research over a five-year period. The post also included an affiliation with Trinity College and associated benefits. On the successful completion of the post, the programme has now been expanded within the labs of the Krishnan-Ang Distinguished Scholar – Junior Group Leaders in Cancer.
The award in 2016 was given to Dr Mona Shehata, who conducted research into the cell origin of breast cancer. Dr Shehata, on completion of her post, is currently working as Associate Principal Scientist at Astra Zeneca in Cambridge.