A Postdoctoral Training Fellow position is available immediately to join the laboratory of Dr George Poulogiannis based in the Division of Cancer Biology at the Institute of Cancer Research. His team is also a member of the ICR-Imperial Centre for Systems Oncology and Cancer Innovation.
We seek to appoint a highly motivated and creative individual with a strong interest in cancer biology to carry out research on understanding the therapy sensitivity pattern of metabolically-distinct breast cancer phenotypes using genetic and pharmacological approaches across patient-derived xenograft (PDX) and organoid (PDO) models.
This is an ideal opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic scientist to join a dynamic research team with excellent collaborators and facilities. For more information about our research, please visit:
http://www.icr.ac.uk/our-research/researchers-and-teams/dr-george-poulogiannis. The project is part of the CRUK Grant Challenge Award funded program that aims to map the entire molecular make-up of tumours using the latest technologies in high-throughput mass spectrometry imaging. For more information please visit:
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-researchers/how-we-deliver-research/grand-challenge-award/funded-teams-bunchYou should hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Cancer Biology, Biochemistry or other similar disciplines and have experience with the following techniques: generation and passaging of breast cancer patient derived xenograft (PDX) and organoid (PDO) models, functional genomics via next generation sequencing, 3D cell culture and genome editing.
Appointment will be on Fixed Term Contract for 3 years. The full salary scale for the post is in the range of £29,960 to £42,820 p.a. inclusive. Starting salary will be based on postdoctoral experience.
Informal enquiries are welcome and can be made to Dr. George Poulogiannis (
[email protected]). Please note, this address is for enquiries only and you should not send your application to this email address.
To apply please submit your CV and covering letter (addressing with specific examples where you meet the person specification and incl. the names and addresses of two referees) online. Job Ref. No. 71
