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Salary: £47,400 per year.
This role is eligible for ICR Sponsorship. Support will be provided for costs associated with Visa application. If you are considering relocating to the UK.
Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months
Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)
Location: Sutton
Closing Date: 31 July 2025
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered.
Under the guidance of Dr Alec Paschalis, we are seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Training Fellow to contribute to cutting-edge research aimed at understanding how advanced cancers adapt and develop resistance to treatment. The purpose of this role is to drive the development of novel therapeutic strategies and improve existing standards of care. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading and executing laboratory-based research projects, including conducting functional assays on cancer models, analysing molecular data, supporting manuscript and grant preparation, and contributing to the overall management and collaborative activities of the Translational and Experimental Medicine Group.
About you
The successful candidate must have:
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 atThe ICR, more informationcan be foundhere .
Department/Directorate Information :
The Translational and Experimental Medicine Group
Clinical Studies Division
Dr Alec Paschalis is a Clinician Scientist and Leader of the Translational and Experimental Medicine Group. His research team is focused on identifying therapeutic vulnerabilities in advanced cancers to drive the development of novel biology driven 'Proof of Concept' and 'Proof of Mechanism' clinical studies and improve the outcomes for patients with cancer. This new team will consist of basic and clinical scientists and will be embedded in a vibrant world-class research environment.
What we offer
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 Dr Alec Paschalis via
About The Institute of Cancer ResearchWhy work for us?
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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 foundhere .
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