Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Tumour Microenvironment and Cancer Metabolism

Contract term:  Fixed 3 months at CRUK Scotland Institute

About us

The CRUK Scotland Institute where the lab is currently based is a world leading cancer research institute, situated in the vibrant city of Glasgow in Scotland and hosting approximately 60 postdoctoral researcher scientists at any one time. It has an excellent reputation for fundamental cancer research, including world-class metabolism studies and renowned in vivo modelling of tumour growth and metastasis.

Project outline

Are you passionate about advancing our understanding of the tumour microenvironment? Do you have the ambition and skills to make a significant impact in cancer research? If so, join our dynamic team as Postdoctoral Researcher, where you'll have the opportunity to explore how cell metabolism in cancer-associated fibroblasts shapes the immune-tumour microenvironment. Your work will contribute to understand how to establish a microenvironment that opposes aggressive tumours, potentially leading to transformative cancer therapies.

You will work in a collaborative environment and be at the forefront of cancer research, working with patient-derived cells and tissues, and employing state-of-the-art technologies such as mass spectrometry-based spatial proteomics. Our lab is relocating to the USA at the end of the year, offering you the exciting opportunity to start at our current location at CRUK-SI and then transition to our new lab in the USA.

You should hold a PhD in a relevant field, with a deep understanding of the tumour microenvironment and/or cancer metabolism. Experience in multiplex IF staining, laser microdissection, MS proteomics, and programming for data analysis will give you an edge. We are looking for someone who can start immediately. Moreover, the role requires flexibility, as our lab will be moving to the USA at the end of the year. You must be prepared to join us on this exciting journey.

For informal enquiries, please email sara.zanivan@glasgow.ac.uk

Postdoc support

Postdocs are key members of our research community, and we offer them a range of opportunities to train and develop as researchers while they are with us:

• Exciting, innovative cancer research projects in state-of-the art labs
• A highly collaborative and interactive research environment
• Access to and training in key advanced technologies, for example imaging and in vivo modelling
• A mentor enabling scheme to aid personal and professional development
• A rich programme of scientific exchange through seminars, workshops and meetings
• Support to make fellowship and small grant applications, including during their transition to their next position
• A highly engaged postdoc forum, providing peer support, training, careers advice and regular social events

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 40.5 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Defined Contribution pension scheme
• Life Insurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loan
• Additional maternity pay at 6 month’s full pay (subject to service)
• Shared parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme that could save you 26-40% on a bike and accessories.
• Access to Employee benefit schemes with discounts on supermarkets, cinema, travel and much more.
• On-site secure parking

All applications must be made via our website at: www.crukscotlandinstitute.ac.uk/careers/postdoctoral-fellows.html

Closing Date: 27^th September 2024. Applications are reviewed to select for interview on rolling bases, early applications are strongly recommended.

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