Transition Fellow; Cancer Research Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence

Job Description

Grade UE08: £50,253 to £61,759 per annum
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: 36 months

The Cancer Research UK (CRUK) funded UCL-Edinburgh CRUK Glioma Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence (CoE) brings together researchers from the University of Edinburgh and University College London to advance the biology of glioma and translate findings into improved patient outcomes. The post-holder will be based at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer, University of Edinburgh or affiliated centres within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.

• Develop an independent programme of research relevant to the CoE themes.
• Apply for independent research funding within existing brain tumour programmes.
• Manage a consumables budget and secure priority access to CoE infrastructure, including preclinical models.
• Participate in mentoring schemes and support junior researchers.
• Assist other CoE members, supervise MSc and PhD students, and collaborate with external research groups.
• Maintain excellent organisational and record‑keeping practices.

• PhD and post‑doctoral experience in biology, neuroscience, biomedicine or cancer biology.
• Demonstrated publication record and successful post‑doctoral training.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex scientific concepts.
• Commitment to improving glioma patient outcomes and collaborative interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary setting.

• Advanced research expertise and proven success in delivering relevant results.
• Experience in developing and applying analytical methods, models and techniques.
• Good understanding of potential non‑academic impacts of research.
• Respectful teamwork and collegial support of colleagues.

• CV
• 2‑page proposal outlining research interests, proposed activities and alignment with the Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence.

• Competitive salary ranging from £50,253 to £61,759 per annum.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, international, research‑driven environment.
• Generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension scheme, staff discounts and family‑friendly initiatives.

University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award and is a member of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions. Prior to employment, all candidates will be required to evidence the right to work in the UK.

Final date to receive applications: 1 June 2026, 11:59pm GMT. Interviews will be scheduled upon confirmation.

Edinburgh Cancer Research integrates cancer scientists and clinicians across the University to deliver outstanding research and patient care. The Institute of Genetics and Cancer offers state‑of‑the‑art facilities including Advanced Imaging, Animal Model support, Bioinformatics, DNA sequencing, Flow Cytometry, Mass Spectrometry, and microarray technologies, fostering a collegial and supportive environment.