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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Breast Cancer : Cambridge, United Kingdom
Applications are invited for two CRUK funded Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in the laboratory of Dr Walid T. Khaled at the Department of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge. We are looking for outstanding scientists to carry out research projects focusing on the cellular and molecular understanding of breast cancer heterogeneity. Dr Khaled's lab takes candidate and high throughput approaches to identify and characterise novel breast cancer genes. To achieve this, the lab uses novel genetic screening technologies, GEMM, proteomics and genomics approaches.
Applicants should have, or expect to obtain shortly, a PhD in the life sciences. Successful candidates will be expected to have demonstrable experience in one or more of the following areas: cancer biology, mammary gland biology, high throughput genetic screens, GEMM, proteomics and genomics. You must be a careful and methodical worker, paying attention to accuracy and ready to take responsibility as part of a team. You should be self-motivated and able to organise, perform and analyse experiments with minimal instruction. You will have several years of previous laboratory experience and be capable of working efficiently and productively without direct supervision.
The role holders will be based in Central Cambridge. They will report in person and through electronic data reports to the principal investigator. Careful observation and accurate computer-based record keeping and presentation are essential. The posts will require some weekend work and will involve working closely with our collaborators at other research institutes such the CRUK CI and Sanger Institute.
The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance with effect from 1st October 2014. The starting salary, depending on experience, will be in the range of £28,132 – £36,661 pa.
Informal enquiries about the projects and positions are welcome to Dr Walid Khaled (wtk22@cam.ac.uk).
The Department holds an Athena SWAN bronze award, demonstrating a commitment to provide equal opportunities and to advance the representation of women in science subjects. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of gender but, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would encourage applications from female candidates. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply' button below. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.
The online application is to include your personal details, names and addresses of referees, as well as your CV, research publications list and cover letter. For enquiries about the online application process please contact Ms Anna Osipova at recruitment@phar.cam.ac.uk.
Applications will be assessed as and when they are submitted and interviews will take place up to 15th September 2014.
Please quote reference PL03805 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Job details
Employer:University of Cambridge
Website:http://www.phar.cam.ac.uk/res...
Location:Department of Pharmacology, Cambridge, East of England, United Kingdom
Expires:September 01, 2014
Job type:Postdoctoral
Salary:Unspecified
Qualifications:Postgraduate - Doctorate/PhD
Employment type:Contract
Job hours:Full-time