Postdoctoral Fellow - Cancer Biologist

Salary: From £47,500 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.

Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow - Cancer Biologist, 4 year fixed term full time position at the Francis Crick Institute, reporting to Leanne Li.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments and research strategy in consultation with the Principal Investigator.
• Carry out experiments and analyse data.
• Keep accurate and timely records of work.
• Engage in professional development and growth.
• Liaise with external collaborators.
• Present work at lab meetings, conferences and consortium meetings.
• Draft manuscripts for publication.

Qualifications Essential

• PhD (or near completion) in cancer biology or a related field.
• Hands on experience with in vivo/animal models.
• A strong publication record demonstrating scientific impact.
• Proven ability to design experiments and interpret data rigorously.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive, curious and resilient approach to research.

Desirable

• Background in cancer biology and mechanistic research.
• Experience with genetically engineered mouse models of cancer and/or orthotopic transplantations.
• Experience designing and delivering preclinical studies.
• Experience working in international and cross disciplinary collaborations.
• Experience with in vivo imaging, primary cell culture, organoid culture and related in vitro assays.

Benefits and Support

• Visa sponsorship available.
• 28 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contributions up to 16%.
• 24/7 GP consultation services, occupational health services and mental health support programmes.
• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
• Work life balance support: back up care for dependents, childcare support allowance, annual leave purchase options.
• Access to Crick Networks and inclusive social events.
• Corporate benefits: discounted gym memberships, bike to work scheme, shopping discounts.
• Subsidised on site restaurant and social spaces.
• Career development: Post doc to PI programme and other resources.

The Francis Crick Institute is committed to diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments if required.