Postdoctoral Training Fellow - Evolution & Translational Genomics

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Location:

Sutton

Department:

Radiotherapy and Imaging

Salary Details:

Salary Range: £45,600 - £55,000 per annum

Contract:

Fixed term

Contract Length:

Not Specified

Advertising End Date:

06 Apr 2025

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Postdoctoral Training Fellow - Evolution & Translational Genomics

Key Information

Salary: Dependent on relevant Postdoctoral experience. Future progression is based on annual performance review.

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 2 years

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

Location: Sutton

Closing Date: 6th April 2025

Job Details

Under the guidance of Dr Ben O'Leary , we are seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Training Fellow to contribute to study the role of genome instability in determining radiotherapy sensitivity in cancer. The successful candidate will play a key role to undertake research into how genome instability influences radiotherapy response in patients with head and neck cancer and patients with colorectal cancer. The post holder will perform computational analyses of data existing or produced within the laboratory, together with the analyses of public datasets.

About you

Our ideal candidates will join a diverse and interdisciplinary team of clinicians, biologists, mathematicians, and computational scientists. Therefore, they must have prior interdisciplinary experience, a strong track record in bioinformatics or computational biology, a keen interest in cancer evolution and genomics, and the ability to write efficient computer code.

Candidates who are nearing completion of their PhD may apply, but confirmation on awarded PhD is required within 6 months of employment.

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 7 years.

For general information on Postdocs at The ICR, more information can be found here.

Department/Directorate Information:

The Centre for Evolution and Cancer (CEC), within the Division of Cancer Biology, is a multidisciplinary centre, comprising around 50 staff dedicated to understanding cancer evolution and leveraging this knowledge for translational benefit. Our interests span early detection through to treatment of metastatic disease. The CEC brings together expertise in evolutionary theory, computational biology and bioinformatics together with cutting-edge research ability in cell and molecular biology to provide a stimulating and creative interdisciplinary environment where new approaches to tackling cancer can thrive.

About our teams:

The Evolution & Translational Genomics and Genomics and Evolutionary Dynamics teams, led by Dr Ben O’Leary and Prof Trevor Graham respectively, use bioinformatics and computational biology combined with clinical and molecular data generated in the lab to study the genomic and evolutionary determinants of radiotherapy resistance in cancer.

Both teams have a focus on the evolution of malignancy and its impact on treatments in the clinic. We perform basic research into the biology of the human body in health and disease and translate our findings to improve clinical care of patients affected by cancer.

What we offer

A dynamic and supportive research environment
Access to state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities
Collaboration with leading researchers in the field
Competitive salary and pension

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 Ben O'Leary [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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