Research Fellow

The UCL Cancer Institute is the hub for cancer research at University College London, one of the World’s leading universities. The Institute draws together over 400 talented scientists who are working together to translate research discoveries into developing kinder, more effective therapies for cancer patients.

The UCL Cancer Institute is part of the CRUK City of London Centre, which draws together the expertise present in four leading centres for cancer research, UCL, Barts, KCL and the Francis Crick Institute.

Further Information about the UCL Cancer Institute can be found on our website https://www.ucl.ac.uk/cancer/.

Osteosarcoma Research

We are seeking a collaborative
and self-motivated postdoctoral scientist, to work on an exciting new project to investigate mechanisms of chemoresistance in osteosarcoma as part of the major osteosarcoma research initiative in UCL Cancer Institute.

Sarcoma is a rare cancer and represents about 2% of all cancers. Osteosarcoma represents the most common primary bone cancer and commonly occurs in children and young people. While significant advances have been made in the treatment of other metastatic cancers through chemotherapies and immunotherapies, osteosarcomas usually do not respond well to these treatments.

The post is funded by the Little Princess Trust for 6 months in the first instance, with potential to extend to 2.5 years. A start date as soon as possible is preferred.

PhD students who are in the last months of their project are also encouraged to apply but should indicate in their application when they can join the group.

Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Research Assistant Grade 6B, with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.

Applications should include a CV and a Cover Letter: In the Cover Letter please evidence the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. (By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.)

A PhD (or close to completion) and higher degree, with relevant laboratory experience or an MSc in Cancer Biology or a related discipline is essential.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, passionate about research in the biomedical field and will have substantial experience in a broad range of cell culture and molecular biology. Experience in computational biology (trascriptomics) is desirable.

The candidate is required to have a higher degree in a relevant subject, excellent practical cell biology skills and experience, as well as a strong theoretical understanding of cancer biology. The candidate is also required to have excellent attention to detail and to have a flexible and cooperative approach to working with others, as well as having an analytical approach to problem solving.

The candidate should possess the ability to work both as a team member and independently under minimal supervision. In addition, the candidate should have broad experience in establishing and optimising new assays and providing technical support to other lab members (PhD students and technicians).

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