Summary
Join the UCL Cancer Institute as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to groundbreaking research into colorectal cancer. This role is part of the international REWIRE-CAN Cancer Grand Challenge team, focusing on utilizing novel signaling activators to treat cancer.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (REWIRE-CAN Cancer Grand Challenge), London, UK
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Table
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Cancer Research |
| Location | London |
| Salary | £43,981 – £52,586 |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Working Pattern | Full-time |
| Closing Date | 27-Apr-2026 |
Eligibility/Qualification
- A PhD is required for Grade 7 appointment; candidates without a PhD will be appointed at Grade 6B with backdated payment upon final submission of the thesis.
- Experience with organoid culture techniques is essential.
- Familiarity with single-cell data analysis is necessary.
- Experience with liquid handling robotics is beneficial.
Job Description
The successful applicant will be part of the Cell Communication Lab at the UCL Cancer Institute. Responsibilities include:
- Generating a single-cell ‘phenoscape’ to study the effects of pharmacological signaling activators and inhibitors on colorectal cancer (CRC).
- Performing high-throughput, high-dimensional single-cell perturbation analysis of 100 CRC patient-derived organoids (PDOs).
- Collaborating nationally and internationally with the REWIRE-CAN team.
- Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while maintaining an organized lab environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and a Cover Letter. The Cover Letter should specifically address the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the Person Specification. Please leave blank the ‘Why you have applied for this role’ field in the application form.
Last Date for Apply
27-April-2026
For more information about the UCL Cancer Institute and this opportunity, please visit UCL Cancer Institute.
