Independent Postdoctoral Fellow—CDK & Cell Cycle Research

Crick; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 38.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sponsorship to work in the UK

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme (up to 16%)

GP and health services

Occupational health and mental health

Eye care vouchers

Work-Life Balance

Childcare support

Annual leave purchase

Crick Networks and inclusive events

Gym discounts and bike-to-work

On-site restaurant

Descripción de la vacante

The Francis Crick Institute seeks a creative and highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate mechanisms controlling eukaryotic cell cycle progression, particularly CDK activity and its coordination of key events. You will lead an independent project within the Nurse Lab, contributing to broader lab goals and training PhD researchers.

Responsibilities include designing experiments across cell biology and biochemistry, analysing CDK regulation, and developing new approaches.

Formación

• PhD is required in a relevant life sciences field.
• Strong experimental design and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to independently develop and deliver a research project.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary and collaborative research environment.
• Strong scientific communication and presentation skills.
• Proactive, creative and curious approach to solving challenging questions.

Responsabilidades

• Lead an independent research project investigating CDK regulation and cell cycle progression.
• Design and carry out experiments using cell biology, molecular genetics and biochemical approaches.
• Analyse CDK regulation and its role in DNA replication, mitosis and cell cycle control.
• Develop and apply new experimental approaches with required training.
• Collaborate with other lab researchers and contribute to wider lab projects.
• Communicate research findings through publications and scientific presentations.
• Support and guide PhD students where appropriate.

Conocimientos

PhD in life sciences

Experimental design

Independent project delivery

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Scientific communication

Creative problem solving

Educación

PhD in cell biology or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

The Francis Crick Institute seeks a creative and highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate mechanisms controlling eukaryotic cell cycle progression, particularly CDK activity and its coordination of key events. You will lead an independent project within the Nurse Lab, contributing to broader lab goals and training PhD researchers.

Responsibilities include designing experiments across cell biology and biochemistry, analysing CDK regulation, and developing new approaches.