Assistant Teaching Professor and Course Director, MPhil in Cancer Biology and Medicine

About the role

The Department of Oncology at the University of Cambridge is inviting applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor to lead the new MPhil in Cancer Biology and Medicine. This is a fixed-term appointment in which the successful candidate acts as Course Director, playing a central role in establishing and developing the programme and shaping the education of the next generation of cancer researchers and biomedical scientists.

The MPhil aims to give students a comprehensive understanding of the biological mechanisms of cancer and their translation into approaches for prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment, combining research-informed teaching with substantial practical research experience.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery, management and ongoing development of the programme
• Coordinate teaching and assessment
• Oversee research projects and supervision arrangements
• Contribute to admissions and academic governance
• Ensure an excellent postgraduate student experience
• Work with academic colleagues, research group leaders and professional services staff to keep the programme at the forefront of cancer research and postgraduate education
• Contribute to the wider educational and scholarly activities of the Department of Oncology and School of Clinical Medicine

Required profile

• PhD in cancer biology, oncology, biomedical sciences or a related discipline
• Postdoctoral research experience in cancer or a closely related field
• Experience of teaching, training or advising students
• Commitment to research-informed postgraduate education
• Organisational and interpersonal skills to coordinate a large multidisciplinary academic programme
• Advantageous: experience of educational programme management and cancer research spanning experimental, computational and clinical settings

What we offer

• A teaching-focused academic appointment in a world-leading cancer research environment
• Fixed 5-year term in the first instance, with a 3-year probationary period

Applications are made online through the university's recruitment system by 30 November 2026; interviews are scheduled for 10 December 2026. Applicants must quote reference RD51595 and provide a CV, covering letter and referee details.