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Research Fellow

University of Birmingham - Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £32,348 to £42,155 with potential progression once in post to £44,737
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 9th February 2023
Closes: 9th March 2023
Job Ref: 101138

Full Time, Fixed Term contract for up to 3 years

A Research Fellow position is available at the Institute of Cancer & Genomic Sciences in Professor Jo Morris’ research group. The post is funded by a Wellcome Trust Discovery Award.

To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by addressing how critical transition points in DNA replication stalling are controlled and relate to cellular outcomes including cancer. The work will build and use a range of cell and disease models to characterise the requirement for transition states in DNA replication.

Main Duties:

  • Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required
  • Contribute to writing bids for research funding
  • Analyse and interpret data
  • Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
  • Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc
  • Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline
  • Contribute to developing new models, techniques, and methods

Person Specification:

  • First degree in area of specialism and normally, a PhD (or near to completion) relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications.
  • Demonstrable research experience of, or detailed knowledge of, mammalian DNA replication.
  • High level analytical capability
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly
  • Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
  • Demonstrable experience in the management of mouse colonies.
  • Demonstrable experience in in vivo work.
  • Demonstrable experience of data manipulation in R.
  • Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
  • Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
  • Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project

Informal enquires to Professor Jo Morris, email: J.Morris.3@bham.ac.uk

To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the Apply Online button above or visit our careers website.

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