Postdoctoral Researcher

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join Dr Eileen Parkes’ group, in the Department of Oncology.  The growing Parkes group comprises established postdoctoral researchers, DPhil students and MSc students. The post holder will support studies of the tumour microenvironment using in vivo and in vitro techniques.

The post holder will work within the group supporting projects on the tumour microenvironment, with their own project focusing on cancer associated fibroblasts.  This project will closely investigate cancer cell-fibroblast crosstalk and the mechanisms of cancer-associated fibroblast transformation in vivo and in vitro. In addition, the post holder will provide guidance to less experienced members of the research group, including postdoctoral researchers, research assistants, technicians, and PhD and project students.

This is a full time post available on a 8 month contract in the first instance.

About you

You will hold, or be close to completing a relevant PhD/DPhil in cell biology, molecular biology, or another relevant field. Experience in vivo including tumour implantation, bone marrow aspiration, irradiation, drug administration and imaging techniques are essential as well as experience in tissue processing, including use of microtome and immunohistochemistry.

You will also have previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations and posses the ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

Only applications received before 12pm Wednesday 14 September 2022 can be considered.  Intevriews will take place on 27 September 2022. 

Committed to equality and valuing diversity.