Postdoctoral Research Scientist (Signalling)

Understanding and overcoming resistance to MEK1/2 inhibitors in tumour cells An experienced and motivated postdoctoral research scientist is required to work in Simon Cook's Group on a project funded by Cancer Research UK (CRUK) focused on understanding how signal pathways in tumour cells adapt to establish acquired resistance to specific ERK/MAPK pathway inhibitors, including Selumetinib/AZD6244. Applicants must have a PhD in biochemistry, cell biology or molecular biology, experience of studying signal transduction pathways, cell proliferation & apoptosis and experience in RNA interference; an interest in cancer is highly desirable. Informal enquiries may be made to Simon Cook (simon.cook@babraham.ac.uk) This is a limited term contract with funding available for up to 19 months. Salary range £29,557 - £32,840 per annum On applying please quote reference SC-CRUK1-LTC. Closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 18th February 2015. NO AGENCIES PLEASE. The Babraham Institute is a user of the disability symbol and is positive about disabled people. The Babraham Institute receives strategic funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Computational Biology

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