Welcome from our Director – Professor Samra Turajlić
I’m honoured to be taking on the role of Director of the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute and look forward to working alongside such a talented community of scientists and clinicians.
Together with its partners, the Institute is poised to deliver transformational cancer research in the coming years. I am excited to lead the Institute in its mission to deliver for people with cancer.

We are recruiting for New Group Leaders
We are seeking to appoint exceptional early-career scientists (including clinician scientists) as Group Leaders to develop bold, innovative, and high-impact research programmes. Closing date: 2nd November 2025
Our Research
Our research spans the whole spectrum of cancer research from cell biology through to translational and clinical studies
Research Groups
Our research groups study many fundamental questions of cancer biology and treatment
Our Facilities
The Institute has outstanding core facilities that offer cutting edge instruments and tailored services from expert staff
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Careers that have a lasting impact on cancer research and patient care
We are always on the lookout for talented and motivated people to join us. Whether your background is in biological or chemical sciences, mathematics or finance, computer science or logistics, use the links below to see roles across the Institute in our core facilities, operations teams, research groups, and studentships within our exceptional graduate programme.