Postdoctoral Research Assistant
About the RoleA fully funded Postdoctoral Research Assistant position is available to join a team led by Prof Susana Godinho to study the role of microtubule alterations in normal physiology and cancer. This project will be focused on understanding the cellular changes that occur downstream of microtubule acetylation and their implications in DNA damage response. Our laboratory uses various approaches, 2-/3-D cultures and mouse models, cutting-edge quantitative proteomics and imaging to understand microtubules impact cell physiology. We offer a vibrant and creative multidisciplinary environment, and the successful candidate will be supported to develop their scientific career and have an impact in the microtubule and cancer fields. More information about our research can be found here: https://www.godinholab.com/About YouWe are looking for a talented and motivated scientist to join our team who has already obtained a PhD (or is close to completion) in a relevant biological subject. Significant research laboratory experience in cell biology, tissue culture and microscopy are essential. Knowledge/experience in the microtubule field is essential. The post holder most be organized, have good communication and interpersonal skills. They will need to manage their time, performance and be able to solve complex problems.About the School/Department/Institute/ProjectThe Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is a Cancer Research UK Centre of Excellence whose work aims to transform the lives of those with and at risk of cancer through innovative research in the laboratory, in patients and in populations. It is one of six institutes within The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (FMD) BCI is internationally renowned in many areas of cancer research and it combines ground-breaking basic research with the expertise of clinicians and clinician scientists from the Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine and the Barts NHS Trust to achieve improvements in cancer patient care. BCI is also a partner in the CRUK City of London Major Centre (together with UCL, Kings and the Francis Crick Institute) which is a Centre of Excellence in Biotherapeutics. BCI is committed in supporting and developing future cancer researchers through its extensive postgraduate training.About Queen MaryAt Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.BenefitsWe offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly./*generated inline style */
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