Location: | Birmingham |
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Salary: | £35,880 to £45,163 Grade 7 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 29th October 2024 |
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Closes: | 12th November 2024 |
Job Ref: | 104758 |
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £35,880 to £45,163 with potential progression once in post to £47,874. Grade: 7
Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to December 2029
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to work as a Research Fellow in the new Cancer Research UK RadNet Birmingham Centre of Excellence, directed by Professor Jason Parsons. You will contribute to cutting-edge research exploiting the radiobiology of protons and high linear energy transfer (LET) radiation at the molecular and cellular level. This work will be delivered using our unique, and national, radiation resources for proton, helium ion and boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) irradiations. RadNet Birmingham will build on existing scientific expertise in radiation biology, DNA replication, stability and repair within the Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, working also in partnership with the School of Physics and Astronomy.
Specifically, this 5 year post will involve using cell models to explore the comparative impact of protons and high-LET radiation on survival (RBE) related to DNA damage repair and replication. There will be examinations of the complexity of DNA damage introduced, and the proteins and pathways that signal the DNA damage response. The role will also involve exploring the combination of targeted drugs/inhibitors with protons and high-LET radiation leading to optimal tumour cell killing whilst minimising normal cell and tissue effects.
Our long term goal is to defined strategies using high-LET radiation leading to significant improvements in cancer patient treatment and outcome following radiotherapy.
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Informal enquiries to Professor Jason Parsons J.Parsons.3@bham.ac.uk
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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.
Closes: 12th November 2024
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