About the role
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Cell Communication Lab () at the UCL Cancer Institute. The successful applicant will join the international REWIRE-CAN Cancer Grand Challenge team ().
The postdoc will be supported by core facility specialists throughout the UCL Cancer Institute and expected to work alongside national and international collaborators from the REWIRE-CAN team.
The post is funded by Cancer Grand Challenges until April in the first instance.
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 provide evidence of 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.)
About you
Experience with organoid culture techniques, including maintenance, optimisation, and scale is essential. Experience with single-cell data analysis will also be essential. Experience with liquid handling robotics would also be beneficial. The candidate must have the ability to maintain a well-organised and efficient lab environment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, be self-motivated, and able to work independently, while also collaborating effectively as part of an international multidisciplinary team.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
1. 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
2. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
3. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
4. On-Site nursery
5. On-site gym
6. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
7. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
8. Discounted medical insurance
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