Job Description

The Department of Oncology and St Hugh's College intend to appoint to the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Professorship of Medical Oncology. This post will be available to start as soon as possible.

We are seeking a clinician scientist with a substantial record of achievement in laboratory science relevant to cancer. You will have a track record of leading research and of delivering multidisciplinary international level basic and/or translational research into the disease. Your group will complement the already extensive programme of basic and translational cancer research in Oxford and develop new collaborations within the city and across the world. You will be expected to provide effective management leadership within your professional and academic areas and to play a leading role in driving the strategy of the Department.

You should demonstrate the ability to obtain substantial research funding and to engage in the management of research projects which will enhance the environment of academic excellence in the Department. You should possess a strong track record in appointing, supervising and developing early and mid-career researchers through to research independence in clinical and science career tracks. You should be able to display strong evidence of collegiate team working with internal colleagues and with external partners.

This is a clinical post, and you must be medically qualified. For the duration of this University academic post, it is expected that you will maintain an honorary consultant contract and for this you will need to be eligible for registration with the GMC with a licence to practise and to be on the Specialist Register for Medical Oncology. You will be expected to contribute to the excellent training platforms available and increase the opportunities for trainees, particularly clinical academics.

The Department of Oncology and St Hugh's College embrace diversity and inclusion in their recruitment campaigns and welcome applications from candidates currently underrepresented in senior roles in the University, particularly women, candidates of colour, disabled candidates or others with diverse backgrounds.

The closing date for applications is 1200 (UK time) on Monday 16th June 2025.

If you would like to discuss this post, please contact Professor Mark Middleton, Head of Department, at mark.middleton@oncology.ox.ac.uk

All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision.