Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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 efforts to understand how oncogenic mutations colonize normal human tissues.

Using cutting-edge experimental functional cellular genetics techniques, you will work closely with our team 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.

Our team is world-leaders in studying how oncogenic mutants spread through normal tissues in the earliest stages of cancer development. We work in a multidisciplinary and collaborative manner, combining expertise in DNA sequencing, in vivo lineage tracing, advanced 3D cell cultures, and CRISPR-based gene editing.

As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will benefit from a unique and well-resourced learning environment that will equip you for your future career. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of research experience and technical skills in experimental molecular/cellular biology.

Essential Technical Skills:

• PhD in relevant subject area, or on track to be awarded your PhD 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:
• A diverse range of research experience and technical skills in experimental molecular/cellular biology
• Extensive cell culture

Essential Competencies and Behaviours:

• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of persons of differing levels, abilities and knowledge
• 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
• Detail-oriented, strong organizational and problem-solving skills