Job Purpose

The post-holder will contribute to a project investigating the epigenetics of aging and cancer. Specifically, the job requires expert knowledge in epigenetics, cancer, cell biology and mouse models. 

The post-holder will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project, as opportunities allow.

Standard Terms & Conditions

Salary will be on the University's Research and Teaching Grade, level 6, £27,328 - £30,738, grade 7, £33,574 - £37,768 per annum, depending on experience.

The funding for this post is until December 2017 in the first instance.

New entrants to the University will be required to serve a probationary period of 6 months.

The successful applicant will be eligible to join the Universities' Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits.

All research and related activities, including grants, donations, clinical trials, contract research, consultancy and commercialisation are required to be managed through the University's relevant processes (e.g. contractual and financial), in accordance with the University Court's policies.

The University has been awarded the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award.