Research Lead: Dr Marco Bezzi
Summary of Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic postdoctoral research fellow to deliver a CRUK funded research program that will shed light on how intra-tumoural phenotypic diversity affects clonal dynamics and their interaction with the tumour microenvironment.
The successful candidate will collaborate with other members of the lab to generate high-dimensional datasets (CyTOF, CODEX and scRNA-seq) using organoids and in vivo models of prostate cancer.
Key Requirements
The ideal candidate holds a PhD/DPhil (or near completion) in biological or quantitative subject with a strong background in cancer biology and an undergraduate degree in molecular biology or similar subject. Significant wet-lab experience in functional screenings, high-parameter cell suspension profiling and/or single-cell RNA sequencing are essentials. Demonstrated R programming skills, experience in organoid culture, mouse work and mass cytometry would be an advantage
The ICR has a workforce agreement stating that Postdoctoral Training Fellows can only be employed for up to 7 years as PDTF at the ICR, providing total postdoctoral experience (including previous employment at this level elsewhere) does not exceed 10 years
Department/Directorate Information:
Division of Molecular Pathology
We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Dr Marco Bezzi via email
[email protected]Salary will depend on relevant Postdoctoral experience. Future progression is based on annual performance review. If the candidate has not yet been awarded their PhD, the starting salary will be at £32,844 until the successful completion of their viva.
This role is eligible for ICR Sponsorship. Support will be provided for costs associated with Visa application and health surcharge
Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 3 years
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