Postdoc: Paediatric Cancer Drug Resistance & Epigenetics

1000scholars; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a post-doctoral scientist to join Professor Suzanne Turner’s group in the Department of Pathology. The project focuses on mechanisms of drug resistance in paediatric cancers and development of novel biomarkers for prognosis and therapy.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD in biological sciences, strong molecular biology skills including ChIP and sequencing, and experience supervising PhD students.

Qualifications

• PhD in biological sciences is required.
• Experience with chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) and sequencing is essential.
• Experience supervising PhD students is preferred.
• Knowledge of cancer biology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Investigate mechanisms of drug resistance in paediatric cancers.
• Develop and validate biomarkers for prognosis and therapy guidance.
• Supervise and mentor PhD students within the project.
• Publish findings and present at relevant conferences.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

PhD supervision experience

Cancer biology knowledge

Education

PhD in Biological Sciences

Tools

ChIP sequencing

Job description

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a post-doctoral scientist to join Professor Suzanne Turner’s group in the Department of Pathology. The project focuses on mechanisms of drug resistance in paediatric cancers and development of novel biomarkers for prognosis and therapy.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD in biological sciences, strong molecular biology skills including ChIP and sequencing, and experience supervising PhD students.