Research Fellowships, Manchester Cancer Research Centre, UK (2016)

The Manchester Cancer Research Centre offers an ideal environment in which to make your name in groundbreaking research and investigation. It is a unique collaboration that brings together the expertise, vision and resources of our partner organisations, all of which have formidable individual reputations in the field of cancer research. The Centre was formed in 2006 by The University of Manchester, Cancer Research UK and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

Early Career Development Scheme

On this new, prestigious scheme you will lead a competitive programme of focussed, independent cancer research. With up to 3 years support, you will strengthen your scientific credibility significantly, in preparation for your application for an 'early career development award'.

You will be placed into a world leading research environment, alongside internationally competitive cancer researchers with access to the very best research facilities and cutting edge technologies. You will also benefit from a dedicated mentoring system that focuses on placing you in the very best position to be successful as an independent career investigator.

Successful candidates will receive a competitive salary as well as research support costs to enable you to focus on your research programme. The scheme is designed to nurture high-performing early career investigators, who have 3-6 years of post-doctoral training. We expect you to have conducted independent, dry or wet-lab research at the forefront of any of the following fields: Basic biology; Preclinical studies; Biomarker Sciences; Imaging; Radiotherapy (including physics).

Further details:
http://www.nature.com