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This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic collaboration that aims to better understand the growth of tumours in spinal vertebrae caused by primary breast cancer. Our programme, OnceEng, focusses on physical principles (e.g. mechanical stress, fluid dynamics) to predict tumour growth and fracture risk, using medical imaging and mathematical modelling.
About the role
The post-holder will be responsible for designing and undertaking imaging experiments using in vivo and/or in vitro models of cancer to enable a better understanding of how tumour growth is modified by confinement within bone and the forces that tumours can exert on their surroundings. It will compliment work in parallel in mathematical modelling of tumour growth, using sophisticated tumour simulation tools developed within Profs Simon Walker-Samuel and Rebecca Shipley’s groups.
We are looking for a talented and motivated researcher to work on this project, and the focus of the work can be adapted to the background of the successful candidate, with training provided to bridge knowledge gaps. Experience in cancer imaging is advantageous, although training will be provided.
This role is an open-ended contract with a funding end date of 31/12/2026 in the first instance.
Please note that the salary for this role is limited to Grade 7 point 34, and appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6B (salary £37,332- £39,980 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis.
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Emilie Avisse (Senior HR Officer) at e.avisse@ucl.ac.uk.
About you
We are looking for someone with experience with in vivo and/or invitro modelling of cancer, and/or experience in biomedical imaging. As this is a postdoctoral role, you will need to hold a PhD in a related discipline (or be soon to complete a PhD).
You must also have a proven ability to design, implement, document and analyse experiments, and have a publication track record commensurate with your career stage.
What we offer
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people.
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
