Research Fellow
UCL
About usWe are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow to join the Leukaemia Biology Group at the UCL Cancer Institute. Our group works on acute leukaemia, with a primary focus on adult and paediatric T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL). We believe that an in depth understanding of the genetics and biology of T-ALL will ultimately enable us to develop novel therapeutics that can be rapidly moved into clinical trials through our close ties with UCLH and Great Ormond Street Hospital, two of the largest malignant haematology centres in Europe.About the roleThis is a challenging post for a talented and enthusiastic candidate with a strong background in molecular biology, epigenetics and tissue culture. The successful applicant must have a PhD (or equivalent experience) in biomedical sciences or a related biological sciences subject. The project will enable the candidate to develop a deeper understanding of leukaemia biology and gain a wide range of skills including genomics, epigenetics, handling of primary patient material, PDX mouse models (optional), CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing/screening, proteomics, and bioinformatics. The project will also enable the candidate to widen their scientific network through interacting with key collaborators on this project (Francis Crick Institute, MSKCC, MD Anderson, Institute of Child Health, UCL Cancer Institute).About youYou must have a PhD in a relevant area (Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedicine or a related subject) or equivalent and extensive experience in laboratory methods in molecular biology and cell biology and epigenetics.It Is desirable if you have experience in cancer biology.It is essential that you have the ability to design, implement, document and analyse experiments. It is desirable but not essential if you have experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and other forms of public presentation.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
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£42099 – 50585 per year
London
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:44:50 GMT
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