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About the Role
The Francis Crick Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead a project investigating the role of the nervous system in cancer and its potential as a therapeutic target. This role involves driving independent research, collaborating on other projects, and mentoring PhD students.
Responsibilities
- Designing experiments and research strategy in consultation with the PI
- Carrying out experiments and analysing data
- Keeping accurate and timely records of their work
- Engaging in professional development and growth
- Liaising with external collaborators
- Presenting work at Lab meetings, conferences and consortium meetings
- Drafting manuscripts for publication
Requirements
- PhD (or near completion) in Neuroscience
- Hands-on experience with in vivo / animal models
- A strong publication record demonstrating scientific impact
- Proven ability to design experiments and interpret data rigorously
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- A proactive, curious and resilient approach to research
Skills
- Neuroscience
- In vivo / animal models
- Experimental design
- Data interpretation
- Communication
- Presentation
- Independent work
- Collaborative work
- Proactive approach
- Curiosity
- Resilience
- Brain circuits
- Body-brain axis
- Neural modulation
- Neuronal tracing
- Electrophysiology
- Behaviour studies
- Single cell analysis
- Genetically engineered mouse models
- International, cross-disciplinary collaborations
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Full-time
- Fixed term (4 years)
Experience Level
- Postdoctoral
Education Level
- PhD
Salary/Compensations
- From £47,500
Benefits
- Visa sponsorship for UK work
- 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays
- Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%
- 24/7 GP consultation services
- Occupational health services
- Mental health support programs
- Eye care vouchers
- Discounted healthcare plans
- Back-up care for dependents
- Childcare support allowance
- Annual leave purchase options
- Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events
- Discounted gym memberships
- Bike-to-work scheme
- Shopping discounts
- Subsidised on-site restaurant
- Social spaces for team interaction
- Post-doc to PI programme
- Other career development activities
About the Company
- The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof, collaborating on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
- The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines, supporting researchers in a dynamic environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture.
- The Francis Crick Institute is a biomedical discovery institute researching the biology underlying human health.
- The Francis Crick Institute is a charity, founded by the Medical Research Council, Cancer Research UK, Wellcome, UCL (University College London), Imperial College London and King’s College London.
Equal Opportunity
- At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery.
- We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances.
- We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences.
- We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply.