Postdoctoral Associate positions in Cancer Research
1 week ago
OverviewTwo full-time postdoctoral associate scientist positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Zuzana Keckesova at the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (IOCB Prague, Czech Republic). Dr. Keckesova’s lab aims to identify and characterize new tumor suppressor pathways and circuitries in human cells with the ultimate goal of translating this new knowledge into therapeutic use.IOCB is a renowned interdisciplinary scientific institute with a blend of highly qualified and innovative chemists, biologists, biochemists, and biophysicists that engage in frequent fruitful collaborations. It has developed a well-refined infrastructure with many excellent core facilities and state-of-the-art equipment.Dr. Keckesova completed her PhD at University College London (UK) under the supervision of Prof. Greg Towers and Prof. Robin Weiss in the area of virology and immunity. Her postdoctoral work was performed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA) in the area of cancer research under the mentorship of Prof. Robert Weinberg.QualificationsWe are looking for enthusiastic, independent, and highly motivated postdoctoral associates with a background in cancer biology, molecular/RNA/structural biology, or biochemistry.Good English-speaking skills and experience with tissue culture are necessary. The institute is multi-national and managed in the English language.What we offerWorking in a young, promising, and progressive scientific team of biologists, medicinal chemists, virologists, immunologists, computational chemists, and biochemistsCompetitive financial remuneration5 weeks of paid vacation plus 4 days of personal leaveHealth insurance and full benefits package incl. contribution to supplementary pension insurance and contribution to sports/culture/leisure timeMeal subsidyFinancial support for parents with young childrenState-of-the-art instrumentation portfolioLocation in the stunning city of PragueAdditional informationThe position will be initially for 1 year, with the possibility of extending to 5 years or moreThe starting date is anytime between January and September 2026How to applyInterested candidates should submit their cover letter and CV, including the names and contact information of two references, to the email address zup/keckesova@uochb.cas.cz. (Please replace with the actual email address from the original description.)Suitable candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.Source: https://www.uochb.cz/en/open-positions/379/postdoctoral-associate-positions-in-cancer-research-1-5-yearsIOCB Prague / Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences is a leading internationally recognized scientific institution whose primary mission is the pursuit of basic research in chemical biology and medicinal chemistry, organic and materials chemistry, chemistry of natural substances, biochemistry and molecular biology, physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry, and analytical chemistry. An integral part of the IOCB Prague’s mission is the implementation of the results of basic research in practice. Emphasis on interdisciplinary research gives rise to a wide range of applications in medicine, pharmacy, and other fields. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Postdoctoral Researcher: Health Data
2 weeks ago
City Of London, United Kingdom Queen Mary University of London Full timeA leading UK university seeks a Research Assistant or Postdoctoral Research Associate to focus on improving cancer detection using large healthcare datasets. The role involves contributing to funded projects, leading personal research, and supporting junior researchers. Candidates should have relevant degrees and experience with healthcare datasets. A...
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City Of London, United Kingdom Queen Mary University of London Full timePostdoctoral Researcher – Cancer Early Diagnosis Unit We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Cancer Early Diagnosis Unit where they will undertake research focussed on improving understanding of cancer risk and developing novel models and tools to improve cancer early detection. They will contribute to Cancer Research UK and NIHR funded...
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City Of London, United Kingdom Queen Mary University of London Full timeAbout the Role We are seeking a Research Assistant or Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Cancer Early Detection Unit where they will undertake research focussed on improving our understanding of cancer risk and developing novel models and tools to improve cancer early detection. The successful candidate will contribute to Cancer Research UK and NIHR...
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Postdoctoral Training Fellow
1 week ago
London SW, United Kingdom The Institute of Cancer Research Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per yearKey InformationSalary: Dependent on relevant Postdoctoral experience. Future progression is based on annual performance review.This role is eligible for ICR Sponsorship. Support will be provided for costs associated with Visa application. If you are considering relocating to the UK, further information can be found here.Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 3...
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Postdoctoral Training Fellow
5 days ago
London SW, United Kingdom The Institute of Cancer Research Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per yearKey InformationSalary: Dependent on relevant Postdoctoral experience. Future progression is based on annual performance review.This role is eligible for ICR Sponsorship. Support will be provided for costs associated with Visa application. If you are considering relocating to the UK, further information can be found here.Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 9...
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London, United Kingdom The Institute of Cancer Research Full time**Key Information**: **Duration of Contract**: Fixed Term for 2 years **Hours per week**: 35 hours per week (Full Time) **Closing Date**: 20th March, 11.59pm **Job Details**: Under the leadership of Professor Jyoti Choudhary, we are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Training Fellow to join the Functional Proteomics Group and the Centre of Protein...
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Greater London, United Kingdom The Francis Crick Institute Full timeA leading biomedical research institute in Greater London is looking for a Postdoctoral Project Research Scientist. This role involves researching cancer evolution and genomic instability. The ideal candidate should possess a PhD and experience with cancer genomics data, along with proficiency in R or Python. This position offers a competitive salary,...
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Greater London, United Kingdom Crick Group Full timeA prominent research institute in Greater London is seeking a Postdoctoral Project Research Scientist to investigate cancer evolution and genome instability in lung cancer. The successful candidate will discern evolutionary mechanisms and develop novel informatics techniques. A PhD and experience with cancer genomics are essential. This position offers a...
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Postdoctoral Research Scientist
3 days ago
Greater London, United Kingdom Francis Crick Institute Full timeAn esteemed biomedical research entity in Greater London is seeking a Postdoctoral Project Research Scientist to study cancer evolution in the C Swanton Laboratory. The role involves investigating lung cancer initiation, utilizing informatics techniques for data analysis and contributing to high-impact publications. Ideal candidates will have a PhD,...
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
3 days ago
City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full timeJoin to apply for the Postdoctoral Research Associate role at The University of Edinburgh Grade UE07: £41,064- £48,822 per annum College of Science & Engineering, School of Physics & Astronomy Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed Term: 2 years (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2028, third year extension possible) The Opportunity Applications are invited for...
