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About the role
A 3 year position is available in the laboratory of Dr William Hill, in his Cancer Origins group to study how environmental exposures alter selection pressures in the lung to drive cancer using in vivo models, functional assays and single cell analysis. A deeper understanding of early lung carcinogenesis will help guide cancer screening, promote public health policy and is critical for developing therapies to inhibit the impact of environmental exposures and prevent lung cancer.
About you
You should have a PhD in cancer biology or related field along with relevant experience in cancer biology. Experience in preparation of and analysis of tumour samples is essential along with demonstrable experience in defining and solving research questions in relation to the project. A background in lung cancer or epithelial biology is desirable but not required.
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To apply for this position please complete the online application by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button, which will take you to secure, online job portal where you can find full details of the position, and information on how to complete your application.
Please ensure you detail the names of three referees and ensure you submit your application before the closing date specified.
Please note this vacancy will close for applications at 11:59 pm on the closing date specified.
For any informal enquiries about this post, please contact Dr William Hill using the form below
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