Research Fellow, Patrick G Johnston Centre for - Belfast, United Kingdom - Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

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Job details:

Job reference
23/111126

Date posted
31/07/2023

Application closing date
14/08/2023

Salary
£36,333 - £39,592 per annum.

Job category/type
Research

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Research Fellow, Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research:

Job description

The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research, School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences (MDBS) at Queen's University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint a Research Fellow.
The successful applicant will work with Dr Emma Kerr to define the metabolic mechanisms of colorectal drug resistance using in vitro and in vivo model systems. The position will involve working as part of a CRUK funded research programme based within the PGJCCR colorectal cancer research network, collaborating with local and international experts.
Specifically, this project will focus on profiling KRAS mutant CRC models in vitro and in vivo, therefore an understanding of KRAS biology would be an advantage.
Obtained or about to obtain a PhD in cancer biology, molecular biology or a related discipline
Significant relevant research experience with publication record commensurate with experience
Experience in 2D and 3D culture model systems in vitro
Experience in generating drug resistant models of cancer
Experience with genetic manipulation of cancer models (DNA/RNA/CRISPR)
Experience handling and analysing human tissue and management of HTA records.
At Queen's our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

Great terms & conditions
Pension schemes
Flexible working by enabling you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager through a blend of remote and office working
Familyfriendly initiatives
Career development opportunities
Support for health & mental wellbeing
Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays)
Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.
Attractive reward package
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