Group Leader Positions The /Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute University of

Closing date: 11th December 2017 Salary: £49,149 - £67,971 + start up package

The Gurdon Institute is a world-renowned centre in the fields of developmental, cell and cancer biology. The institute is located in the heart of the historic city of Cambridge and is part of the University's School of Biological Sciences. Its aim is to provide the best possible environment for research and to foster interactions and collaborations between scientists with diverse but complementary interests. It is generously supported by core funding from the Wellcome Trust and Cancer Research UK and benefits from state-of-the art facilities in a friendly, modern environment.

We are now seeking to recruit one or more new Group Leaders at the junior level in any area of cell or developmental biology whose research complements our existing strengths (see https://www.gurdon.cam.ac.uk/research). This would be an ideal position for a scientist wishing to take up his or her first position as an independent researcher and we offer a world class platform for career development with a generous start up package. Informal enquiries are invited and can be directed to any of the Institute's Group Leaders or to [email protected].

To apply online, please click on the 'Apply' button at http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/15364/. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account to complete the online application form. Please upload your CV, covering letter, publications list, a brief outline of your future research plans and the details of three referees. Applicants are strongly advised to check that the referees can provide references within two weeks of the closing date. The Gurdon Institute is committed to equality and diversity in the workplace, for more information go to https://www.gurdon.cam.ac.uk/about/athenaswan