Research Fellow

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the group of Dr. Tianyi Zhang based in the Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, to investigate how hematopoietic transcription factors and epigenetic regulators control B cell function and how their dysregulation contribute to blood cancers.

This is a Wellcome Trust funded position available for 3 years in the first instance, with possibility of extension.

The successful postdoctoral researcher will identify key interactions between TFs and chromatin modifiers in B-cells and dissect their functional dependencies in cellular and primary cancer models. They will drive their independent research project while working as part of a collaborative and supportive team. We welcome applications from candidates with strong backgrounds in one or more of the following areas: chromatin biology, protein biochemistry, structural biology, genomics, proteomics, cell and cancer biology.

A willingness to learn and develop new techniques and enthusiasm for collaborative research is essential. This post offers excellent opportunity for personal and professional development within teaching and fellowship development, and leadership.

Main Duties:

- Develop research objectives and design experiments and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required
- Contribute to writing bids for research funding
- Analyse and interpret data, research findings and results
- Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
- Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc.
- Contribute to developing new models and techniques
- Supervise and train students in research, writing, and presentation
- Undertake management/administration arising from research
- Contribute to Departmental research, community, and public engagement activities
- Present research at seminars, conferences and drafting academic publications
- Collect research data through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews
- Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University
- Resolve problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
- Foster a fair and equitable workplace for all staff
- Provide guidance to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research
- Identify and respond to equality and diversity issues in line with relevant university policies and procedures

Person Specification:

- A PhD degree (or near completion) in a relevant research area, i.e. chromatin biology, protein biochemistry, structural biology, genomics, proteomics, and cancer biology
- Demonstrable research experience and/or detailed knowledge of gene and epigenetic regulation and chromatin biology
- Evidence of leading a research project through to completion, demonstrated by a first-author publication, manuscript in preparation or under review
- A strong academic track record (publications, conference poster or talks, service, public engagement) appropriate to career stage
- High level analytical and problem-solving capability
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly, in writing and in presentations
- Fluency in relevant models and methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
- Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
- Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
- Ability to contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project
- Ability to co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort
- Knowledge of the protected characteristics and duties under the Equality Act 2010