02 Post-doctoral Scientist Position: We currently have two exciting opportunities for Post-doctoral Scientists to join the Roger Williams Institute of Hepatology (RW-IoH) in London. These positions are ideal for individuals passionate about cutting-edge liver research, specifically in the areas of cancer immunology and mitochondrial medicine for liver disease.
Post-doctoral Scientist in Cancer Immunology (RS64) and Postdoctoral Scientist in Mitochondrial Medicine for Liver Disease (RS66)
Designation: Post-doctoral Scientist
Research Area:
- RS64: Cancer Immunology within the Liver Regeneration & Tissue Engineering, and Liver Immunology groups.
- RS66: Mitochondrial Medicine for Liver Disease.
Location: London SE5
Eligibility/Qualification:
- RS64:
- Strong background in cancer immunology.
- Preferably experience with human samples.
- Knowledge of liver immunology is advantageous.
- Good publication record.
- RS66:
- Strong background in mitochondrial pathophysiology, morphology, and dynamics.
- Preferably experience with human models/samples.
- Knowledge of liver disease or organ transplantation is advantageous.
- Good publication record.
Job Description:
- RS64:
- Manage and coordinate a project exploring immunomodulatory properties of the extracellular matrix in liver cancers.
- Focus on the cross-talk between immune cells and ECM-associated proteins.
- Perform data collection and analysis, literature review, manuscript preparation.
- Present findings at scientific meetings and conferences.
- Mentor and supervise junior team members and visiting students.
- RS66:
- Develop a project on mitochondrial transplantation or targeting mitochondrial dynamics for Alcohol-related Liver Disease.
- Manage and coordinate the project with a focus on translational medicine.
- Perform data collection and analysis, literature review, manuscript preparation.
- Present findings at scientific meetings and conferences.
- Mentor and supervise junior team members and students.
How to Apply:
Send a 1-page covering letter explaining your background and suitability, together with a detailed CV describing your research experience to date, including names and contact details of two referees (one of whom is the current/most recent employer), to:
James Poynton, Chief Operating Officer, Foundation for Liver Research:
j.poynton@researchinliver.org.uk
Please name documents as follows:
<surname, first name, RS64 or RS65, CV or covering letter>
Quote Job Ref: RS64 for Cancer Immunology position or RS65 for Mitochondrial Medicine position.
Last Date for Apply:
- RS64: 9am, Monday 1st July 2024
- RS66: 5pm, Friday 21st June 2024
Informal Enquiries:
- RS64: Dr Luca Urbani, Principal Investigator: luca.urbani@researchinliver.org.uk
- RS66: Dr Elena Palma, Principal Investigator: e.palma@researchinliver.org.uk
Join us at RW-IoH to be part of a vibrant research community, work with leading experts, and contribute to groundbreaking projects in liver research. For more details, visit RW-IoH.
