Location: Sutton
Division: Molecular Pathology
Team: Sarcoma Molecular Pathology
Vacancy Type: Full time
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Length of Contract: 1 Year in the first instance
Hours per Week: 35
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world’s most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. We provided the first convincing evidence that DNA damage is the basic cause of cancer, laying the foundation for the now universally accepted idea that cancer is a genetic disease. Today, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) leads the world at isolating cancer-related genes and discovering new targeted drugs for personalised cancer treatment.
Under the leadership of our Chief Executive, Professor Paul Workman FRS, the ICR is ranked as the UK’s leading academic research centre. Together with our partner The Royal Marsden, we are rated in the top four cancer centres globally.
The ICR is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best minds in the world to join us in our mission – to make the discoveries that defeat cancer.
Vacancy Description
Applications are invited from highly motivated candidates to join the successful Sarcoma Molecular Team led by Professor Janet Shipley
The successful applicant for this post will have responsibility for driving a project to identify new therapeutic strategies for DSRCT and other tumours with genetic rearrangements of the EWS gene. This will be based on analysing molecular profiling data of tumours and investigating models to decipher the potential impact that heterogeneity has on resistance to chemotherapy and identifying pathways associated with progression that can be therapeutically targeted. The position is funded from an award by the Kelly Turner Foundation.
The appointment will be either on the PDF or IT scales as most appropriate for 1 year in the first instance and dependent on the level of relevant experience offered.
Please read the job description and apply for this post on the ICR website
www.icr.ac.uk/careersWe consider all applications on merit and have a strong commitment to enhancing the diversity of our staff.
