The Institute of Cancer Research
Postdoctoral Training Fellow - Cancer Stem Cell
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Salary: Salary from £45,600 per annum. Dependent on relevant Postdoctoral experience. Future progression is based on annual performance review.
Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 3 years initially
Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)
Location: Chelsea
Closing Date: 29th July 2026
This role is eligible for ICR Sponsorship. If this is your first visa in the UK, support will be provided for costs associated with Visa application. If you are considering relocating to the UK, further information can be found here.
Under the guidance of Professor Axel Behrens, we are seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Training Fellow. We are looking for a highly motivated and creative molecular biologist with a strong background in breast cancer biology. The goal of the project is to use advanced genetic cancer mouse models and patient-derived human cancer organoids, to apply their cancer biology skills to elucidate mechanisms of breast cancer stem cell biology and metastasis formation, with the ultimate aim to develop novel therapeutics.
About You
The successful candidate must have:
- Considerable experience in cancer biology
- Considerable experience in working with human patient-derived cancer organoids
- Considerable experience in working with in vivo breast cancer models
- Considerable experience in CRISPR modification of human patient-derived cancer organoids
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Candidates who are nearing completion of their PhD may apply, but confirmation on awarded PhD is required within 6 months of employment.
The ICR has a workforce agreement stating that Postdoctoral Training Fellows can only be employed for up to 7 years as PDTF at the ICR, providing total postdoctoral experience (including previous employment at this level elsewhere) does not exceed 7 years.
For general information on Postdocs at The ICR, more information can be found here.
Department/Directorate Information
This post will sit within the Cancer Stem Cell team, part of the Breast Cancer Research Division - further information can be found here.
What We Offer
- A dynamic and supportive research environment
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities
- Collaboration with leading researchers in the field
- Competitive salary and pension
We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Ian Evans at [email protected].
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The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.
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