Fixed Term Contract for 3 years
Work Location: Sutton (Surrey)
Hours per week: 35
We are seeking two highly motivated Biologists to work in our Signal Transduction and Molecular Pharmacology Team (led by Professor Paul Workman), located in well-equipped laboratories in Sutton, South London. The successful applicants will use molecular, biochemical and cellular techniques to validate potential molecular targets for cancer therapy identified in collaboration with our bioinformatics team or will explore the effect of inhibitors on the composition and activity of the HSP90 molecular chaperone complex.
Candidates should possess a PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or Cell Biology, have developed a range of skills through experience in these areas and be able to work in an interdisciplinary environment towards the goal of performing cellular and biochemical assays required for pathway analysis. Knowledge of cancer research and familiarity with contemporary approaches to drug discovery, molecular target validation is desirable.
Appointment will be to a Postdoctoral Training Fellowship with starting salary in the range of £32,492 to £38,455 p.a. inclusive (based on previous experience). Appointment will be for 3 years in the first instance, and benefits from a contributory defined benefit pension scheme and generous leave entitlement.
Further information can be found in the full job descriptions available on our website:
www.icr.ac.uk/jobs. Please apply via our website, using the e-recruitment system.
