Transitional Research Fellow

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Glasgow seeks a Research Fellow to advance cancer research. The role involves managing projects, contributing to publications, and establishing funding sources. Ideal candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant field and have significant research experience, including a track record of independent work and collaboration. This position offers a competitive salary and is full-time for up to three years, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive working culture.

Benefits

Generous leave of 41 days

Flexible working options

Free UofG Sport membership

Pension benefits

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of cancer research and future directions.
• Ability to deliver quality outputs efficiently.
• Sufficient postdoctoral research experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the cancer research project independently.
• Establish and maintain an extensive research profile.
• Develop proposals to secure future funding.

Skills

Knowledge of current cancer research issues

Specialist theoretical knowledge in cancer research

Presentation and publication skills

Education

PhD in a relevant subject area

Job description

Job Purpose

Job Purpose

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Fellow to make a leading contribution to cancer research and related fields working with PIs within the School of Cancer Sciences (SCS) and across the CRUK Scotland Institute (CRUK-SI). The successful candidate is afforded the opportunity to establish independence in their own area of cancer research, building a research group and applying for substantive, external fellowship funding during this Fellowship. They are expected to make a leading contribution to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals, in addition to participation in other collegiate activities in SCS (eg VOICE, AthenaSWAN, NERD).

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Play a leading role in the management and development of the project and to work independently and in collaboration to bring the project to a successful completion including establishing and maintaining external collaborations both nationally and internationally.
2. Play a leading role in the planning, design and conduct of research, individually or jointly, in accordance with the project deliverables and project/School/College/University research strategy.
3. Establish and maintain an extensive research profile and reputation and that of the University of Glasgow/ School/ Research Group, sustaining a track record of independent and joint publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed publications, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.
4. Play a leading role in the presentation of research findings at high profile national and international conferences, seminars and meetings to enhance the research profile of the project/Institute/College/University.
5. Lead the development, both independently and in collaboration with others (including stakeholders) of the identification of potential funding sources and lead in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research of international quality.
6. Take a leading role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues across the project and in the broader Institute/College/University and wider community (e.g. academic and other collaborators/partners).
7. Play a leading role in the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.
8. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.
9. Supervise Masters students and act as co‑supervisor to PhD students as assigned by the Head of School/Director of Education and/or Senior Group Leader.
10. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the project, research group and School, including budgets/expenditure.
11. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline in order to provide advice and guidance to students and less experienced colleagues.
12. Engage in personal, professional and career development, to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.
13. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.
14. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University Strategy, World Changing Glasgow 2025.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Qualifications

Essential

1. A1 Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent in a relevant subject area related to cancer research.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

1. C1 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current issues and future directions within cancer research and related fields
2. C2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge in areas relevant to cancer research
3. C3 Knowledge of project/field-specific technical models, equipment or techniques
4. C4 An established track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality publications and/or at conferences.

Experience

Essential

1. E1 Sufficient depth of relevant research experience, normally including sufficient postdoctoral experience in a related field, appropriate to an early career researcher
2. E2 Substantial, relevant research experience in a related field
3. E3 Experience of delivering quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner
4. E4 An established national/international profile
5. E5 Experience of making a leading contribution in academic activities
6. E6 Experience of independence as illustrated by identification of project objectives from assessment of literature, design and analysis of research data and drafting of papers
7. E7 Commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources and practices that support replication.
8. E8 Proven commitment to supporting career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.

Please contact [e-mail] or [e-mail] for informal enquiries.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 8, £50,253 - £58,225 per annum.

This post is full time, and has funding for up to 3 years with possibility of an extension

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under‑represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Closing date 18 January 2026 at 23:45