Post-Doctoral Phd EconomicsTraining Fellow Functional Analysis of Triple Negative Breast Cancer

The Breakthrough Toby Robins Breast Cancer Research Centre at the Institute of Cancer Research, Chelsea, London

The Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research Centre is the first centre in the UK entirely devoted to breast cancer research. Our goal is to advance research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. We are located in new laboratory space with excellent core facilities and funding. We currently have a vacancy for a Post-Doctoral Training Fellow in our Gene Function Laboratory, led by Professor Alan Ashworth, FRS.

The aim of this post is to exploit high-throughput and standard gene function techniques to identify novel therapeutic targets in triple negative breast cancer.

Candidates should possess a PhD in Biology or other relevant discipline, have a strong track record of high quality biomedical research and an appropriate publication record.

Appointment will be on a Fixed Term Contract for up to 30 months in the first instance, with a starting salary in the range £29,695 - £33,188 p.a. inclusive based on previous experience.

Informal enquiries are welcome and can be made to Dr. Chris Lord (chris.lord@icr.ac.uk). Please note - this address is for enquiries only and CVs must be submitted in line with the instructions below.

For further details of how to apply, as well as a job description and personal specification, please visit our website at www.icr.ac.uk/jobs. Alternatively you may call our 24 hour recruitment line on 020 7153 5475 quoting job Ref C448.

Closing date: 15^th April 2011