Postdoctoral Research Assistant

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About The RoleApplications are sought for a postdoctoral researcher who will lead a new study investigating the interaction of DNA repair loss and immune checkpoint signalling. This project will utilise a range of the most relevant experimental human and mouse models, to understand whether aberrant signaling can be manipulated to improve anti-tumour responses to immune checkpoint inhibition in DNA repair-deficient cancers. Ultimately, we aim to identify targetable pathways to improve response to immune checkpoint inhibition for a range of tumour types.About YouEssential requirements for this post include a PhD in a relevant biological subject. Significant laboratory experience in cancer research, cell biology and molecular biology are essential. Specific experience in DNA repair biology and/or immunology would be beneficial. A demonstrated ability to communicate well, work within a team, maintain good laboratory records and publish findings are also essential.About The School/Department/Institute/ProjectThe Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is a Cancer Research UK Centre of Excellence whose work aims to transform the lives of those with and at risk of cancer through innovative research in the laboratory, in patients and in populations. BCI is also a partner in the CRUK City of London Major Centre (together with UCL, Kings and the Francis Crick Institute) which is a Centre of Excellence in Biotherapeutics.About Queen MaryAt Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.BenefitsWe offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full-time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 36 months, with an expected start date of October 2023. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £37,348 - £43,592 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Sarah Martin at or on +44 20 7882 3599.To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.The closing date for applications is 30 June 2023.Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality