Research Associate (Cancer Biology)

Do you have a passion for cancer cell biology? We have an exciting opportunity in the School of Biosciences for someone passionate about understanding how cancer cells move and invade, looking to make an impact on the development of novel anti-cancer strategies.

A position is available in Dr Rainero lab, to investigate novel molecular mechanisms leading to ovarian and pancreatic cancer metastasis. We are seeking candidates with a PhD (or equivalent experience) relevant to cancer cell biology and experience in cell culture models and in vivo Zebrafish models.

You will be able to demonstrate a collaborative mindset, that you are always looking to acquire and use new skills and enjoy working in an interdisciplinary way. You will look forward to being part of a community of researchers working towards common or related goals and be looking forward to helping foster such a community.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Find out more at www.sheffield.ac.uk/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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