Postdoctoral Research Fellow in
Cell Interactions and Cancer Group
(3 Year fixed term)
A 3 year postdoctoral position is available at the MRC Clinical Sciences Centre to work in the Cell Interactions and Cancer group headed by Dr. Simona Parrinello. The group studies the cellular and molecular mechanisms of cell-cell communication in tissue regeneration and cancer with an emphasis on the regulation of gene expression by Eph/eprhin signalling in cell sorting and boundary formation.
Main research projects in the lab include regulation of Sox2 transcription factor by EphB signalling in peripheral nerve regeneration, post-translational regulation of Sox2 in progenitor cells and roles of Eph/ephrin signalling between cancer cells and their microenvironment in stromal-rich tumours.
Applicants should have or shortly be awarded a Ph.D. degree in a relevant biological discipline. Expertise in molecular biology and biochemistry techniques as well as experience with mammalian cell culture is required. A background in cell signalling and/or cancer biology is desirable.
The CSC is an Institute funded by the MRC and is a Division of the Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College. Based on the Hammersmith Hospital Campus in West London (W12), the CSC has first class facilities and provides investigators from clinical and basic science backgrounds with the opportunity to pursue innovative, multidisciplinary research within the established clinical base of Imperial College. For more information, visit www.csc.mrc.ac.uk.
This post is a Career Development Fellowship to support post-doctoral scientists in early or changed career training and help establish them as successful research scientists in their chosen field. The Clinical Sciences Centre (CSC) is an institute funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) and is a division of the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London, a thriving research environment with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including micro MRI and PET imaging.
For more information please visit:http://www.csc.mrc.ac.uk/Research/Groups/EDC/CellInteractionsCancer/
Informal inquired by highly committed candidates are encouraged and should be made directly to Dr. Simona Parrinello, simona.parrinello@csc.mrc.ac.uk
Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk and complete an online application form. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003, Please quote reference number IRC9905.
Closing date for applications: 13th January 2011.
The MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Final appointments will be subject to a pre employment screening
Application Deadline:
13 January 2011
Contact:
Hayley Page,
sscmrcrecruitment@ssc.rcuk.ac.uk
