University of Oxford
Job title:
Little Princess Trust Professorship of Paediatric Oncology
Company
University of Oxford
Job description
The Department of Paediatrics and Kellogg College at the University of Oxford intend to appoint to the Little Princess Trust Professorship of Paediatric Oncology, a newly endowed chair made possible by a generous donation from The Little Princess Trust. This role provides an extraordinary opportunity to advance paediatric oncology, specifically targeting the design and acceleration of innovative treatments for childhood cancers.Applications are invited from both clinical and non-clinical scientists.This professorship holds critical importance for the Department of Paediatrics, as the appointee will play a pivotal role in advancing paediatric oncology in the years to come. The department seeks an academic with an exceptional record of research and leadership who will lead in developing a robust therapeutics program in paediatric oncology and in fostering Oxford’s cancer research focus. The role involves supporting fellow researchers in achieving their potential through collaboration, mentorship and guidance, while also promoting the department’s commitment to rigorous, innovative, reproducible, and open science.The successful candidate will contribute to leading-edge medical research within a stimulating environment, supported by highly motivated experts in both basic and clinical sciences across Oxford’s Medical Sciences Division. In alignment with the Department of Paediatrics and Kellogg College’s dedication to diversity and inclusion, applications are particularly welcomed from groups underrepresented in senior university roles, including women, people of colour, and disabled individuals from varied backgrounds.For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Georg A. Holländer, Head of the Department of Paediatrics, at . For enquiries about the College Fellowship, please contact . All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision.The closing date for applications is 12:00pm (UK time) on Monday 10 February 2025.Research presentations will be given in March/April and interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 12 June 2025 in Oxford.PROFESSOR (A20)
Expected salary
Location
Oxford
Job date
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 04:15:40 GMT
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