Postdoctoral Researcher: Genome Integrity & Cancer Senescence

1000scholars; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dundee in Dundee, United Kingdom, is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher - Genome Integrity funded by Cancer Research UK, with a salary of GBP 37,694 - 46,049 per year. The role focuses on cell enlargement, senescence, and genome instability in cancer progression and treatment.

You will apply omics, live-cell microscopy, and CRISPR screens to identify vulnerabilities in enlarged cells. Ideal candidates hold a PhD with at least one first author publication and a strong background in

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant scientific area with at least one first author publication.
• Strong background in cell biology and experience in the senescence field.
• Experience with omics approaches and modern cell biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Use various omics approaches to study how cell enlargement drives senescence after cancer therapy.
• Use live-cell microscopy to characterize the transition into senescence.
• Study how cell enlargement leads to genome instability after senescence evasion.
• Perform CRISPR screens to identify vulnerabilities in enlarged mammalian cells.

Skills

Cell biology

Senescence

Omics approaches

Live-cell microscopy

Cancer biology

Education

PhD in relevant scientific area

Tools

CRISPR screens

Live-cell microscopy

Genomics analyses

Job description

University of Dundee in Dundee, United Kingdom, is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher - Genome Integrity funded by Cancer Research UK, with a salary of GBP 37,694 - 46,049 per year. The role focuses on cell enlargement, senescence, and genome instability in cancer progression and treatment.

You will apply omics, live-cell microscopy, and CRISPR screens to identify vulnerabilities in enlarged cells. Ideal candidates hold a PhD with at least one first author publication and a strong background in