Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Posted by Juan Pedro Martinez-Barbera, on 6 March 2025
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Location: University College London
Closing Date: 24 March 2025
We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with experience in developmental biology and interest in the link between developmental biology, stem cells and cancer. The recruited scientist will work on a research programme focused on understanding the embryological defects underlying paediatric diffuse midline glioma (pDMG)). These are clinically aggressive, malignant tumours with an abysmal prognosis. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced postdoc to have an active role in leading a research programme aiming to unravel the early stages of pDMG development using a combination of approaches (e.g. in utero electroporation, mouse modelling, molecular approaches, 2D and 3D cell models). The salary offered in this post is £43,374 – £45,622 per annum and is funded for 3 years in the first instance (with a possible extension). More information on the lab research can be found at: https://rps.ucl.ac.uk/userprofile.html?uid=3970&em=false
Salary: £43,374 to £45,622
Start date: 1 June 2025
Closing Date: 24 March 2025
Scientific fields: Development and disease
Model systems: Mouse, Human
Duration: Fixed term
Minimum qualifications: University degree (BSc/MSc/MRes) in relevant area of biosciences or medical sciences. Experience of conducting research in developmental biology, cancer, senescence or mouse genetics Proven experience of having worked with mouse models or being interested in cancer modelling in the mouse PhD (either awarded or awaiting viva examination after thesis submission)