Postdoctoral Training Fellow - Pre-Clinical MRI for Adaptive Radiotherapy

The pre-clinical magnetic resonance team, led by Dr. Simon Robinson, is focused on the application of both established and innovative, quantitative functional MRI techniques to identify case-specific imaging biomarkers in models of cancer in vivo, thereby establishing their utility to correctly inform on i) the pathology and processes relevant to a particular cancer type, and ii) response/resistance to treatment against these processes. There is a strong emphasis on the development of quantitative MRI biomarkers that can be realistically translated and prove informative in aligned imaging investigations of cancer patients.

Through programme grant funding from Cancer Research UK, an early-stage post-doctoral training fellow position is available to exploit MRI for adaptive radiotherapy in pre-clinical models of cancer. We are looking for a highly motivated and creative individual to evaluate the utility of MRI-derived biomarkers of tumour hypoxia to predict radiation response, and their potential use in enhancing radiotherapy efficacy, using a small animal radiation research platform (SARRP).

The position will be based within the Centre for Cancer Imaging, which provides an integrated environment for multi-modality pre-clinical imaging, co-locating a pre-clinical 7T MRI system with the SARRP. The position will provide excellent opportunities to interact within a multidisciplinary environment of staff within imaging, radiotherapy, drug development and molecular pathology teams, and explore new avenues of research.

Applicants should possess a PhD in physical or biomedical science, and ideally have demonstrated excellence in the field of pre-clinical MRI and/or radiotherapy, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and productivity during their PhD studies.

Appointment will be on a Fixed Term Contract for 3 years in the first instance. The salary range is is from £37,850 to £40,100 per annum dependent on previous postodctoral experience and skills (£32,200 for pre-viva post-holders).

To apply please submit online application on the ICR Careers site, attaching your CV with the supporting statement (addressing with specific examples where you meet the person specification, a brief description of your research experience and incl. the names and addresses of at least two referees), job ref 1027.

For more details, please refer to the job description and person specification, downloadable from our site.