英国剑桥大学癌症研究所博士后

英国剑桥大学癌症研究所博士后

Postdoctoral Research Associate: Molecular biologist/biochemist

Postdoctoral Research Associate: Molecular biologist/biochemist (Fixed Term)

Department: Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

Salary: £32,816 – £40,322

Reference: SW27532

We seek a postdoctoral scientist to work with Professor Sir Shankar Balasubramanian on the chemical biology of nucleic acids and their role in the fundamental mechanisms of cancer. The post will be based in our group at Cancer Research UK’s Cambridge Institute (CI) and involves close collaboration with our group based in the University Chemistry Department.

We have a vacancy for a molecular biologist to contribute to our research on genome structure and function. Current projects include elucidating four-stranded nucleic acid structures (G-quadruplexes), their interacting proteins, their function and suitability as therapeutic targets and biomarkers of cancer. We also study the structure and function of chemically-modified DNA bases and their epigenetic roles in normal biology and disease. Our interdisciplinary lab innovates and applies methods that include sequencing technologies, genome-targeting and chemical biology.

Our ideal candidate will have a capacity for innovation, initiative and creativity to solve biological problems using molecular and cellular strategies. We value good communication skills and an ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team. This project provides an opportunity for an outstanding individual to make an inspired contribution to the fundamental understanding of genome function.

See www.balasubramanian.co.uk for further information

For queries regarding this post, please contact Jo Lockhart, Science Administrator, Balasubramanian Group, email: BalasubramanianRecruitment@ch.cam.ac.uk.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a security check.

Closing date: 09 September 2021.

Interviews are expected to take place on 22 September 2021.

Please ensure that you upload a 2-page Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and publications list in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including e-mail address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Applicants must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5, Point 38 £30,046) moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of your PhD award.

Please quote reference SW27532 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Apply link: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/30741/