Research Fellow - Belfast, United Kingdom - Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

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Job details:

Job reference
23/110949

Date posted
05/06/2023

Application closing date
19/06/2023

Salary
£36,333 per annum

Job category/type
Research

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Job description

The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences 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. 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 to generate and maintain novel in vitro and in vivo colorectal cancer models, and develop new LC-MS methodologies to study metabolic reprogramming in the context of colorectal cancer therapy.
Obtained or are about to obtain a PhD in cancer biology, molecular biology or a related discipline
Active Personal Licence holder (DoH or HO)
At least three years' relevant research experience
Experienced in in vitro culture of 3D organoid models of cancer
Demonstrable experience in GEMM colony management
Demonstrable experience in colorectal transplant and GEMM models of cancer, specifically using colonscopyguided induction methodology
Demonstrable experience in developing and refining LC-MS metabolomics platforms in different medias
Publication record commensurate with experience.
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.

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