Postdoc in Mitochondrial Biology — Cancer Research, Glasgow

Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute; Glasgow; Vor Ort; GBP 39.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Season ticket loan

Parking on-site

Zusammenfassung

Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute in Glasgow invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist specializing in mitochondrial biology. You will join CONTROL-MITO, testing new chemical‑genetic tools and leading mitochondrial phenotyping in engineered human cell lines within a collaborative ARIA-funded programme.

The role involves independent project work, collaboration with university partners, and opportunities for career development, training, and mentorship in a dynamic cancer

Qualifikationen

• PhD in mitochondrial/cell biology or closely related discipline.
• Hands-on experience of mammalian cell culture.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage experiments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in multidisciplinary settings.

Aufgaben

• Measure mitochondrial bioenergetics and metabolism using respirometry and LC-MS.
• Investigate mitochondrial morphology and function with fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry.
• Monitor mitochondrial genome maintenance and expression in bioengineered cells.
• Collaborate with core facilities (Metabolomics, Imaging, Proteomics).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive the Precision Mitochondria programme.
• Present at meetings, write publications, and supervise junior researchers and students.

Kenntnisse

Mammalian cell culture

Independent researcher

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Ausbildung

PhD in mitochondrial biology

Jobbeschreibung

Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute in Glasgow invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist specializing in mitochondrial biology. You will join CONTROL-MITO, testing new chemical‑genetic tools and leading mitochondrial phenotyping in engineered human cell lines within a collaborative ARIA-funded programme.

The role involves independent project work, collaboration with university partners, and opportunities for career development, training, and mentorship in a dynamic cancer