Postdoctoral Training Fellow - Epigenetics and Genome Stability Team

Postdoctoral Training Fellow - Epigenetics and Genome Stability Team
Closing Date  

17/10/2021, 23:55

Location  
London
Division  
Cancer Biology
Team  
Epigenetics and Genome Stability
Vacancy Type  
Full time
Type of Contract  
Fixed Term
Length of Contract  
3 years
Hours per Week  
35
Salary Range  
£38,607 - £40,137
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world’s most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. We provided the first convincing evidence that DNA damage is the basic cause of cancer, laying the foundation for the now universally accepted idea that cancer is a genetic disease. Today, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) leads the world at isolating cancer-related genes and discovering new targeted drugs for personalised cancer treatment.
Under the leadership of our Chief Executive, Professor Paul Workman FRS, the ICR is ranked as the UK’s leading academic research centre. Together with our partner The Royal Marsden, we are rated in the top five cancer centres globally.
The ICR is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best minds in the world to join us in our mission – to make the discoveries that defeat cancer.
Vacancy Description  

The Epigenetics and Genome Stability Team investigates the interplay between epigenetics and genome stability.  The goal of this research is to understand how the packaging and organisation of DNA in cells helps to maintain its integrity and prevent tumourigenesis.

The objective of this post is to investigate the mechanisms by which the chromatin remodelling complex PBAF influences immune signalling changes and responses to irradiation.  Successful applicants will have a PhD in molecular biology or related field, with strong knowledge of chromatin biology and experience with mammalian cell culture techniques and analysis of complex datasets.

The post is offered as a fixed-term contract for 2 years to start with. The salary range is £38,607 - £40,137 per annum (£32,844 starting salary for pre-viva applicants until PhD award confirmation). Starting salary will depend on previous postdoctoral experience. Future progression is based on annual performance review.

 To apply, please submit an application on the ICR Careers website, 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).

 For more details, please refer to the job description and person specification.

We look forward to receiving applications from all candidates, wherever in the world they are currently based. We will select those who display the potential to become, or to support, the world leading cancer researchers of the future based on their application and performance at interview. However, we particularly welcome British applicants from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within the ICR and nationwide in STEM roles.

The ICR is the leading academic research centre in the UK. Effective industry collaboration and innovation in new medicines and technologies are at the heart of our approach to drive benefits for patients. The ICR is ranked:

 

• first for the quality and impact of our research*
• second worldwide for the number of our publications cited in patents**
• fourth worldwide for the citation rate of scientific research published across all fields**
• fourth worldwide for top-cited research publications**
• in the top five higher education institutions worldwide for academic influence and commercial impact**

 

*2014 Research Excellence Framework

** U-Multirank, 2020

Job Description and Person Specification  
Job Description_PDTF_MRCdownslab2021.pdf – 231KB
Additional Documentation for Candidates
Vacancy > Additional Documents  
2020 FINAL_ Postdoc Code of Practice.pdf – 941KB