Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Prof V Cowling

Cancer Research UK

Job details

Job title

Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Prof V Cowling

Job reference

REQ00217

Date posted

01/07/2022

Application closing date

01/08/2022

Location

Glasgow

Salary

Salary: from £32,868 to £42,717 subject to experience.

Package

Plus relocation allowance and visa costs if required.

Contractual hours

35

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Postdoctoral Fellows

Attachments

Blank

Job description

Beatson Lab: Gene Regulation

Project Title : RNA cap regulation in oncogenic signalling

Contract term: Fixed up to 6 years, subject to successful review at Year 3

About us

The CRUK Beatson Institute is a world leading cancer research institute, situated in a leafy corner of the vibrant city of Glasgow in Scotland and hosting approximately 60 postdoctoral researcher scientists. The Beatson Institute has an excellent reputation for fundamental cancer research, including advanced sequencing technologies and bioinformatics analyses, advanced imaging technologies and renowned in vivo modelling of tumour growth and metastasis.

Project outline

We are looking for a postdoctoral research scientist to join us in the Cowling lab to investigate how RNA cap formation is regulated by cellular signalling pathways, in healthy cells and following oncogenic transformation. You will investigate how signalling pathways influence the expression, configuration, activity and gene specificity of the RNA capping enzymes, and the resulting impact on cell function and fate decisions. Through this research, we aim to identify new therapeutic approaches for the treatment of cancers and other disorders.

The new postdoc will work with the Cowling lab members who investigate the RNA capping enzymes in embryonic stem cells, T cells and in tumours. The postdoc will also collaborate with the other Beatson Institute labs which investigate RNA cap function and gene regulation. The latest technologies, including advanced mass spectrometry, biochemistry, molecular biology, imaging, sequencing/bioinformatics and tissue culture are readily available at the Beatson Institute.

The successful applicant will require a PhD in gene regulation. Applications are welcomed from current PhD students, close to completing their degree. Previous experience in some of the areas mentioned above is advantageous but training in new areas of research is supported and encouraged.

For informal enquiries please email v.cowling@beatson.gla.ac.uk

Postdoc support

Postdocs are key members of our research community, and we offer them a range of opportunities to train and develop as researchers while they are with us:

Exciting, innovative cancer research projects in state-of-the art labs

A highly collaborative and interactive research environment

Access to and training in key advanced technologies, for example imaging and in vivo modelling

A mentor enabling scheme to aid personal and professional development

A rich programme of scientific exchange through seminars, workshops and meetings

Support to make fellowship and small grant applications, including during their transition to their next position

Guidance and mentoring to compete for an independent scientist position as well as a multitude of other career options, including in industry.

A highly engaged postdoc forum, providing peer support, training, careers advice and regular social events

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our overarching research ethos at the Institute is about excellence, honesty, openness, accountability and integrity. The diversity of our staff and students is also what makes the Institute such a vibrant place to work and advance discoveries in cancer research. Family friendly policies, our collaborative ethos, a focus on good mental health and well-being and opportunities for all help to create an enjoyable and inclusive workplace where your voice matters.

The Institute is also committed to increasing the number of female scientists at the postdoc level and beyond and encourages female applicants to apply. We have a highly attractive maternity policy which provides 12-18 months support and funding for postdocs wishing to take time off to spend with their children amongst other family friendly policies.

Closing Date for Applications : 1 August 2022 but we will contact promising candidates on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you are ready

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