Research Assistant/Associate in Childhood Cancer Research

Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

Salary:  

Reseach Assistant: £31,396 to £32,982 per annum
Research Associate: £33,966 to £36,024 per annum

The Role

Based in the Wolfson Childhood Cancer Research Centre, a Research Assistant/Associate position is available for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the multi-disciplinary Paediatric Brain Tumour Group in the Newcastle University Cancer Centre and the Faculty of Medical Sciences.

80% of children diagnosed with a brain tumour now become 5-year survivors, driven by the delivery of combination and intensified treatments. However, this exposure to intensive treatments leaves paediatric survivors at increased risk of detrimental life-long late-effects associated with their disease and its therapy. 

You will become part of the SMILE network, our International network for Medulloblastoma Survivorship and Late-Effects. This network has generated a wide range of clinical, survivorship and genomic/biological datasets across large cohorts from European clinical trials.

Experience & qualifications - What specific experience will an applicant need to demonstrate?

You will be PhD-qualified, or have submitted your PhD thesis for examination. You will have experience with data handling, databasing and statistical/bioinformatic analysis as applied to translational cancer research, and a keen interest to develop your research skills and career in these areas.

Skills & qualities - What skills are required for this job?

You will work with these childhood cancer datasets to understand the key clinico-molecular correlates of late-effects. You will develop and support the project through the provision of analytical, statistical and bioinformatic expertise. Some previous lab skills and a background in the project area would also be desirable.

https://www.ncl.ac.uk/cancer/our-research/paediatric-oncology-and-haematology/brain-tumour-research/

https://www.ncl.ac.uk/cancer/our-research/paediatric-oncology-and-haematology/

This post is full time, fixed Term for 2 years

Further information can be obtained by contacting Steve Clifford (steve.clifford@ncl.ac.uk) or Debbie Hicks (debbie.hicks@ncl.ac.uk).

Please note that if you are successful to this role, you will require medical clearance before you can commence in the role.

Newcastle University is committed to being a fully inclusive Global University which actively recruits, supports and retains staff from all sectors of society.  We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the community they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, as well as being open to flexible working practices.  

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