Senior Postdoctoral Scientist

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

**Fitzgerald Group, Early Cancer Institute Senior Postdoctoral Scientist**

Applications are invited for a Senior Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Fitzgerald Group at The Early Cancer Institute at the University of Cambridge ), a world-leading centre for research and the UK's only institute dedicated to Early Cancer. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the pioneering translational work on biomarkers coupled to the non-endoscopic capsule technology developed by Rebecca Fitzgerald and her team.

Applicants should have a PhD in experimental cancer biology and postdoctoral experience in biomarker development and validation in the early detection of cancer. Detailed knowledge of Barrett's oesophagus and oesophageal cancer would be an advantage.

Informal enquiries about this post may be directed to Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald, Early Cancer Institute Director, E-mail: , Tel:

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

This appointment requires a Research Passport application.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the Apply button above

Applicants must have a PhD.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

**Research Associate (SRA) level**; appointment as an SRA will require evidence of an independent research reputation. Due to the levels of skills and experience required we anticipate making an appointment either on the RA scale or towards the bottom of the SRA scale.

Approval to Senior Research Associate is subject to Faculty Board approval.

Closing date: 6th June 2024

Date of interview: To be confirmed

Please quote reference RD41819 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.

£45,585 to £57,696 per annum. For clinical appointees salary is dependent on seniority



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