Postdoc: Breast Cancer Tumor Microenvironment & Mechanobiology

Queen Mary University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Generous pension scheme

Flexibility for flexible working

Campus facilities and support

Job summary

Queen Mary University of London is seeking a researcher to explore the role of the tumour microenvironment in breast cancer progression and therapy efficacy. The successful candidate will use 3D culture models and state-of-the-art imaging to study tissue stiffness and mechanobiology, contributing to understanding cancer progression and treatment response.

The role requires a PhD (or near completion) in matrix biology or related field, and an HO animal licence.

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in matrix biology or related field.
• Experience with 3D models of breast cancer.
• State-of-the-art imaging of tissue tension and stiffness.
• Current HO animal licence.

Responsibilities

• Explore role of tumour microenvironment in breast cancer progression and therapy efficacy.
• Utilise 3D culture systems and imaging to elucidate molecular mechanisms in cancer.

Skills

3D culture techniques

Imaging of tension & stiffness

HO animal licence

Breast cancer biology

Education

PhD in matrix biology or related field

Job description

Queen Mary University of London is seeking a researcher to explore the role of the tumour microenvironment in breast cancer progression and therapy efficacy. The successful candidate will use 3D culture models and state-of-the-art imaging to study tissue stiffness and mechanobiology, contributing to understanding cancer progression and treatment response.

The role requires a PhD (or near completion) in matrix biology or related field, and an HO animal licence.