Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Cancer Biology

4 weeks ago


Hinxton, United Kingdom Wellcome Sanger Institute Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. As a key member of our research group, you will contribute to our cutting-edge research on how oncogenic mutations colonize normal human tissues.

About the Role

You will work at the forefront of experimental functional cellular genetics, leveraging a new 3D culture epithelial system and CRISPR-Cas9 technologies to study mutant cell competition and its influence by environmental factors. Your goal will be to identify interventions that can deplete mutant cells from normal tissues, reducing the risk of cancer development.

About Us

The Jones lab is a world-leading research group in studying oncogenic mutants and their spread through normal tissues in the earliest stages of cancer development. Our approach is multidisciplinary and collaborative, with a team of wet-lab experimental and data scientists working together to generate and analyze biological datasets. Our expertise in DNA sequencing, in vivo lineage tracing, advanced 3D cell cultures, and CRISPR-based gene editing positions us to develop novel interventions to prevent cancer.

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have a PhD in cell biology, cancer, or functional genetics, with experience in cell culture techniques and CRISPR gene editing. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent organizational skills and strong verbal and written communication skills. We are looking for a collaborative team player who is passionate about using innovative technologies to achieve research goals and publish results.

Essential Technical Skills
  • PhD in relevant subject area, or on track to be awarded within 6 months of starting the role
  • Proven ability to deliver research projects
  • A track record of demonstrating research excellence and expertise in your area of research
  • Knowledge, skills, and experience as appropriate to research area
Essential Competencies and Behaviours
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of persons
  • Foster an inclusive culture where all can thrive and diversity is celebrated
  • Team player with the ability to work with others in a collegiate and collaborative environment
  • Ability to effectively communicate ideas and results and present orally to groups
  • Commitment to personal development and updating of knowledge and skills
  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently
  • Detailed-oriented, strong organizational, and problem-solving skills
Other Information

Please apply with your CV and a Cover Letter outlining how you would meet the criteria set out above. For informal inquiries, please contact Phil Jones.

Salary: PDF £38,000 - £49,156

Closing Date: 3rd November 2024

Contract Type: 3 years core funding

Hybrid Working at Wellcome Sanger: We recognize the benefits of hybrid working, including improved work-life balance and collaborative opportunities. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: We aim to attract, recruit, retain, and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool. We have a supportive culture with staff networks for LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability, and Race Equity.

Our Benefits: We deliver an award-winning campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. We are committed to reducing work-related stress and promoting good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle.



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