Research Associate (Stem Cell/Cancer Biology)

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

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for a project on stem cell biology and neuroblastoma. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant field and have experience in hPSC culture and differentiation. The role offers excellent development opportunities and benefits including competitive leave and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Highly competitive annual leave

Generous pensions scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Wide range of retail discounts

Qualifications

• Recent PhD graduates with relevant experience in stem cell biology are encouraged to apply.
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research using hPSC-based models to analyze neuroblastoma initiation.

Skills

Human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC) culture

Neural differentiation

Immunocytochemistry/imaging

Flow cytometry

qPCR

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD in stem cell/developmental biology

Job description

Overview

University of Sheffield

We are seeking an independent and motivated postdoctoral Research Associate to work on a Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group/Little Princess Trust -funded project at the interface of stem cell biology and disease modelling. The successful applicant will employ human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC)-based models and in vitro differentiation to dissect the links between chromosomal copy number alterations, DNA damage/repair and neuroblastoma initiation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research using hPSC-based models and in vitro differentiation to investigate the relationship between chromosomal copy number alterations, DNA damage/repair, and neuroblastoma initiation.

Qualifications

• PhD in a subject related to stem cell/developmental biology.
• Experience in culture and neural differentiation of hPSCs, immunocytochemistry/imaging, flow cytometry and qPCR.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills, and ability to work to a high standard.

About Sheffield and Benefits

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Find out more at www.sheffield.ac.uk/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

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