Description
Postdoctoral Fellowships in Immunity and Cancer - POS00121
London-London-London
Full Time
Competitive salary
Closing Date
- 16/Jul/2013, 12:59:59 AM
Description
About the Job
A postdoctoral position is available at Dinis Calado's Lab at the Cancer Research UK / London Research Institute, in London, United Kingdom. The Lab performs integrative studies on immunology and cancer biology to understand how healthy cells become cancerous, using mainly B-lymphocytes as model system.
Proposed projects aim to:
• Identify and study subpopulations within healthy cells at a particularly high risk of becoming cancer cells, i.e. "cells of origin in cancer".
• Investigate the causative mutations, including the study of non-coding RNAs responsible for cancer development and progression.
• Assess the processes of evasion of cancer cells from immune control by determining the nature of the interplay between a developing cancer and the cells of the immune system.
To address these questions the Lab has in place cutting-edge genetic techniques in vivo in the mouse, and performs mouse I human inter-species comparisons to confirm and/or validate the results obtained in the mouse system.
For more details of the Lab please visit our website http://www.london-research-institute.org.uk/research/dinis-calado
About you
We welcome applications from candidates with a diverse scientific background. However, knowledge of Immunology, Cancer Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology is a plus. Applicants must have a proven publication record from their PhD and/or first postdoctoral position. Postdocs in the Lab are expected to develop and lead projects. Ability to work in a team is essential.
About the London Research Institute
The London Research Institute conducts innovative biological research to improve our understanding of cancer and is internationally recognized for being at the forefront of this field. The institute is committed to training the next generation of research scientists and nearly half of postdoctoral fellows move on to set-up their own research groups. In 2015, the London Research Institute will become part of the new Francis Crick Institute, one of the most significant projects in UK biomedical research in a generation.
To apply
How to apply
To apply, simply click the link below to take you through the Cancer Research UK careers website where you can upload your CV and covering letter.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Immunity and Cancer
Immunity and Cancer Laboratory
Cancer Research UK I London Research Institute
Full time, 4 years Fixed Term
Competitive salary
Closing date: 16th July 2013
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