"Postdoctoral Researcher"

• Job Identification
• 10900
• Locations
•  Human Genetics Unit, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU, GB
• Apply Before
• 07/30/2024, 06:59 AM
• Health and Safety Requirements
• Key hazards identified (plan is in place)
• Criminal Record Check
• No criminal record check required
• Contract Type
• Fixed Term
• Number of Openings
• 1
• Grade
• UE07
• Organization
• Edinburgh University Group
• Department
• MRC University Unit for Human Genetics
• Job Function
• Researcher
• Job Schedule
• Full time

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated cancer biologist to join our team in melanoma heterogeneity. Our group forms part of a vibrant research community within the MRC Human Genetics Unit where our specific focus is understanding how heterogeneous melanoma cell populations contribute to disease progression. Strong interest in cancer heterogeneity and/or bar-coding technologies is crucial whilst previous experience in omics analysis and melanoma model techniques are desirable. 

A major question in melanoma is to understand which patients will have recurrent disease following therapy. The goal of this project is to identify and elucidate the cell(s) of origin in residual disease that contributes to recurrent disease. In particular this project will involve using multi-spectral lineage tracing and bar-coding techniques to follow individual cells over time and how they contribute to melanoma disease progression.

This post is fixed term for 1 year and is full-time 35 hours per week.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• PhD in a relevant subject.
• Strong interest in melanoma heterogeneity and disease models, specifically persister cells in residual disease 
• Previous experience in advanced imaging techniques
• Experience working with datasets and zebrafish is desirable, but not essential
• Ability to work independently, to take a leadership role in driving a project forward, and to work well as a member of a collaborative team

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary of £39,347 – £46,974  
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits 

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. 

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