Research Fellow in Brain Cancer Research

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Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have an established background in cellular and molecular biology of brain cancer. Do you want to further your career in one of the UKs leading research intensive Universities? 

Applications are invited for a Cancer Research UK funded Research Fellow to join an interdisciplinary team focusing on the effects of signal transduction in cells which are derived from brain cancer patients. Our work in this area has recently revealed a sigalling pathway that drives drug resistance in brain tumours. This pathway includes an important protein which is likely to be a potential target for therapeutic intervention, and or biomarker for post-surgery tumour growth. Furthermore, perturbation of this signalling through modulation of the expression levels of proteins involved can lead to pathological outcomes. 

You will be based in the laboratory of Professor John Ladbury at the University of Leeds and will work with the other members of his group. This work will be performed in close collaboration with Dr. Lucy Stead at the St. James’ Hospital. 

You should have a PhD (or be close to completion) in biochemistry, cell biology or a closely allied discipline. You should have demonstrable experience in cellular imaging, working in basic and clinical research environments and show ability in working in the interface between these two fields. Clear evidence of working with clinicans is important. Experience in pathology would be an advantage. 

The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences was reawarded a Bronze award in 2017.  We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information. 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor John Ladbury , Professor of Mechanistic Biology 

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 5669  Email: j.e.ladbury@leeds.ac.uk

Location:  Leeds – St James University Hospital / Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Faculty of Biological Sciences
School/Institute:  School of Molecular & Cellular Biology
Category:  Research
Grade: 
Grade 7
Salary: 

£35,333 to £42,155
p.a.
Due to funding limitations, it is unlikely an appointment will be made above £38,592.
Working Time:  100%
Post Type: 

Full Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (for 1 year due to external funding)
Release Date:  Friday 21 October 2022
Closing Date:  Friday 28 October 2022
Reference:  FBSMB1238
Downloads:  Candidate Brief