Research Associate (Balasubramanian Group) (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking a postdoctoral scientist to join a research team focusing on nucleic acids and their mechanisms in cancer biology. The position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and contribute to innovative research. Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Capacity for innovation, initiative, and creativity.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Research nucleic acids and their role in cancer.
• Collaborate with the Chemistry Department.
• Work on identifying therapeutic targets.

Skills

Innovation

Communication

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

We seek a postdoctoral scientist to work with Professor Sir Shankar Balasubramanian ( https://www.balasubramanian.co.uk/ ) on the structure and function of nucleic acids and their role in the fundamental mechanisms of cancer. The post will be based in our lab at Cancer Research UK's Cambridge Institute (CI) and involves close collaboration with our sister lab based in the University Chemistry Department. The post is available immediately.

We have a vacancy for a molecular biologist, biochemist or mechanistic cell biologist. Current projects include elucidating four-stranded nucleic acid structures (G-quadruplexes), their interacting proteins, their role in gene regulation and the biology of cancer. We also have an interest in their suitability as therapeutic targets and biomarkers of cancer. Our interdisciplinary lab innovates and applies new methods involving sequencing technologies, genome-targeting and chemical biology.

The ideal candidate will have a capacity for innovation, initiative and creativity to solve mechanistic biological problems. We value good communication skills and an ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team.

Candidates should have (or be about to receive) a PhD in a relevant discipline. See https://www.balasubramanian.co.uk for further information.

To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply' button below. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Please ensure that you upload a 2-page Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and publications list in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. We only accept applications through the University's online system; direct applications will not be considered.

For queries regarding this post, please contact Jo Lockhart, Science Administrator, Balasubramanian Group, email: [e-mail] . Please quote reference SW45402 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award for women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. ¿The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please ensure that you upload a 2-page Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and publications list in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please quote reference SW45402 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Further information

• Further Particulars (Research Associate)