Position: Postdoctoral Scientist
Reference ID: MI/25/25
Research Area: Cancer Origins (Lung Carcinogenesis)
Duration: 3-year fixed term
Salary Range: £37,000 – £44,852 per annum
Closing Date: 27 June 2025
About the Role
Join Dr. William Hill’s Cancer Origins Group to investigate how environmental exposures drive lung cancer through altered selection pressures. This project combines:
- In vivo models of lung carcinogenesis
- Functional assays and single-cell analysis
- Translational focus on cancer prevention, screening, and public health policy
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute experiments using tumor samples and preclinical models
- Apply single-cell technologies to study early carcinogenesis
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary research with clinical and computational teams
- Publish findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences
Essential Qualifications
- PhD in Cancer Biology or related field
- Hands-on experience with:
- Tumor sample preparation/analysis
- Addressing complex research questions in cancer biology
- Strong publication record demonstrating independent research
Desirable Skills
- Background in lung cancer or epithelial biology
- Proficiency in bioinformatics/statistical analysis (e.g., scRNA-seq data)
- Experience with mouse models of cancer
Why Apply?
- Contribute to groundbreaking prevention-focused cancer research
- Access cutting-edge single-cell and functional genomics platforms
- Collaborative environment at the forefront of translational oncology
How to Apply
Submit your application by 27 June 2025 via the institutional portal.
Start Date: Flexible (negotiable with PI)
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in cancer research.
For project inquiries, contact Dr. William Hill’s lab directly.
APPLY here: https://www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/career/mi-25-25-postdoctoral-scientist-cancer-origins-group/