Postdoctoral Scientist:

Skin Cancer and Ageing Group

Job Ref: MI/23/44

Salary in the range of £32,868 - £42,717 (dependent upon qualifications and experience) per annum

Duration: 3 year fixed term position with potential to extend up to a total of 5 years (subject to successful review at Year 3)

About the role:

A CRUK Fellowship grant funded Postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr Amaya Virós usandizaga to identify the biological mechanisms responsible for driving metastasis and tropism in young and aged patients; and to study the tissue specific factors contributing to immunotherapy response. The project aims to integrate knowledge gained from the study of in vitro and in vivo models of melanoma with patient derived genomic, immunologic, metabolomic and clinical data; and translate this to clinical benefit for skin cancer patients.

About you:

You will be a highly motivated, proactive problem solver who relishes a challenge and will develop your independent ideas for project direction and delivery.  You should have a PhD* in cell biology, cell metabolism, immunology, or a relevant field. A background in melanoma, metabolism, ageing and senescence, bioinformatics or use of in vivo cancer models is highly desirable but not required.

*as a minimum requirement candidates must have submitted their thesis by the start date of their employment and awarded their PhD within the specified probationary period.

Why choose Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute?

The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute (www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk), an Institute of The University of Manchester (www.manchester.ac.uk), is a world-leading centre for excellence in cancer research.  The Institute is core funded by Cancer Research UK (www.cancerresearchuk.org), the largest independent cancer research organisation in the world.  In spring 2023 the Institute moved into the £150 million flagship purpose-built biomedical research centre directly attached to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (www.christie.nhs.uk) in South Manchester.

We are partnered with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust,  one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe.  These factors combine to provide an exceptional environment in which to pursue basic, translational and clinical research programmes.

How to apply?

To apply for this position please visit our website: https://www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/recruitment/candidate/searchvacancies

Please note this vacancy will close for applications at 11:59pm on the closing date specified.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Amaya Virós usandizaga via email: ***********@cruk.manchester.ac.uk

Closing date: Sunday 3 March 2024 at 11:59pm.