Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute
Group Leader/Senior Group Leader Clinician Scientist
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Clinician Scientist – Group Leader / Senior Group Leader
Application Deadline: 2 August 2026
About the Role
The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute (CRUK MI) is seeking to appoint an outstanding Clinician Scientist to establish an ambitious, internationally competitive research programme within one of Europe’s leading cancer research environments.
Nestled within the Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC) partnership and co-located with:
- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
- The University of Manchester
- The Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre
- The Paterson Cancer Research Building
CRUK MI provides a unique neuroscience environment for conducting world-leading discovery science while accelerating research translations into patient benefit.
About You
We are looking for exceptional clinician scientists who possess:
- Vision, creativity, and scientific excellence
- A commitment to developing bold, high-impact research programmes that will redefine the future of cancer research and cancer medicine.
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Ideal candidates should have expertise in (but are not limited to):
- Solid tumour biology
- Tumour immunology
- Cancer evolution
- Experimental medicine
- Computational oncology
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in cancer research
While the institute encourages applications from individuals whose work aligns with the following key themes: ✔ Precision oncology ✔ Immunotherapy ✔ Biomarker discovery ✔ Early cancer detection ✔ Advanced cellular therapies ✔ Immune engineering ✔ Next-generation therapeutic development
A Unique Clinical and Translational Research Opportunity
This role offers an integrated co-appointment with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, one of Europe’s largest and most innovative comprehensive cancer centres, and a global leader in cancer treatment, research, and innovation.
Key Benefits of the Role:
- A unique clinical and translational research environment, bridging:
- Laboratory discovery
- Biomarker development
- Experimental medicine
- Clinical trials
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Proximity to world-class facilities, including:
- Large and diverse patient populations
- Cutting-edge clinical trials infrastructure
- Experimental medicine programmes
- Comprehensive biomarker-led studies
- Extensive translational research resources
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Direct access to:
- Discovery scientists
- Clinician scientists
- Translational researchers
- Clinical trialists
This setup ensures rapid translation of laboratory findings into meaningful patient benefits.
Strategic Ecosystem & Support
Manchester enhances this opportunity with:
- MANIFEST – A national platform for immunotherapy research and innovation
- Strategic partnerships spanning academia, healthcare, and industry
This ** cohesive ecosystem** enables clinician scientists to bridge benchmark discoveries with direct clinical implementation—accelerating better outcomes for patients.
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