Postdoctoral Training Fellow - Target Validation and Genome Stability

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Location:

Sutton

Department:

Target Validation and Genome Stability

Salary Details:

£35,844 to £48,224

Contract:

Fixed term

Contract Length:

Not Specified

Advertising End Date:

10 Jan 2025

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Postdoctoral Training Fellow - Target Validation and Genome Stability

Key Information

Salary: Dependent on relevant Postdoctoral experience. Future progression is based on annual performance review. If the candidate has completed their viva but has not yet been awarded their PhD, the starting salary will be £35,844, pre-PhD level. Progression to the full PDTF scale will commence once confirmation of PhD award is received. Award must be provided within 6 months of start date.

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 years

Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Closing Date: 10/01/2025

Job Details

Under the leadership of Dr Joanna Loizou, we are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Training Fellow to join the Target Biology and Genome Stability team within the Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery.

For general information on Post Doc's at The ICR can be found here.

Key Requirements

The successful candidate must have a PhD (or soon to be awarded) in cell biology, cancer biology or a closely related field; knowledge and experience in lab-based cell biology research; and knowledge of cancer biology.

The ICR has a workforce agreement stating that Postdoctoral Training Fellows can only be employed for up to 7 years as PDTF at the ICR, providing total postdoctoral experience (including previous employment at this level elsewhere) does not exceed 10 years

Department/Directorate Information:

Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery (CCDD) within the Division of Cancer Therapeutics. The Centre’s dedicated resources, including biology, functional genomics, assay sciences, chemistry, and bioinformatics teams, will support joint project teams that combine the deep biological and therapeutic knowledge of ICR investigators with the validation and technical expertise of drug discovery scientists. Scientists in the CCDD will work closely with colleagues in the ICR’s Centre for Target Validation and Centre for Protein Degradation to exploit emerging technology and protein degradation tools for robust target validation experiments. The CCDD launches the robust targets validated by CTV and CPD into drug discovery programmes or into collaborative programmes with external commercial therapy discovery partners.

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Dr Joanna Loizou via Email on [email protected]

About The Institute of Cancer Research

Why work for us?

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.

The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles, please click here to find out further information.

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.

At the Institute of Cancer Research, we champion diversity as we believe it fuels innovation and drives impactful research. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.

Don't let a checklist of qualifications hold you back – if you're passionate about the role, we want to hear from you. Your unique experiences and backgrounds contribute to the richness of our team. We are committed to being an equal opportunity for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued.

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