Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.
About the Role:
Applications are invited for a Senior Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Taipale Lab at the Wellcome Sanger Institute.
The laboratory consists of experimental biologists and computer scientists who focus on the study of transcriptional control of cell growth, using functional genomics and systems biology, and mouse genetic models.
You will be responsible for:
* Development of advanced genomic technologies and methods for the study of the role of gene expression and protein phosphorylation in cancer.
* Writing up manuscripts, communicating results through talking, and presenting posters at scientific meetings.
* Collaborating with internal teams and external collaborators to ensure project progress and provide regular updates.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants should have a PhD in computational biology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, or a related field. Senior Research Associates should have several years of post-doctoral experience in the area. Candidates should also have experience in writing grants and supervising undergraduate, MSc, and PhD students.
The applicant will pursue an independent research project in the general area of gene expression and/or cancer. Candidates with experience or interest in drug screens are encouraged to apply.
You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
The Taipale group is newly established at the Wellcome Sanger Institute.
Current lines of work include high-throughput determination of binding sites and binding specificities of human transcription factors, and using this information to identify regulatory elements that control cell growth during normal development and in cancer.
The lab benefits from access to cutting-edge facilities at the Wellcome Sanger Institute such as DNA sequencing, Cell Operations, and Automation.
We aim to identify specific molecular mechanisms that are common to multiple major forms of human cancer, and assess the feasibility of targeting these mechanisms for the development of chemotherapeutic and preventive treatments that would reduce the morbidity and mortality caused by cancer at the population level. The work profile will be a combination of wet-lab and dry-lab tasks.
Additional Information:
Applications: Please apply with your CV and a Cover Letter outlining how you meet the criteria set out above and in the role profile. Please also indicate in your cover letter why you are interested in joining the Taipale group and this research area.
Closing Date: 2nd February 2025
Contract Duration: 3-years fixed term
Role Profile: For the full list of accountabilities and criteria, please click here.
We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work-life balance, with more focused time, as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
We aim to attract, recruit, retain, and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks: LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability, and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities, and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.
We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.
We are proud to deliver an award-winning campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.
Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton Saffron Walden, United Kingdom
Published: 2025-01-09
Application Deadline: 2025-02-02 23:59 (Europe/London)
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