Postdoctoral Training Fellow - Telomere Biology

Key Information

• Salary: From £45,600 per annum in line with PDTF pay scale. Dependent on relevant Postdoctoral experience. Future progression is based on annual performance review.
• Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 2 years initially, with potential for extension.
• Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time).
• Location: Chelsea.
• Closing Date: Friday 27th of February 2026.
• This role is eligible for ICR Sponsorship. If this is your first visa in the UK, support will be provided for costs associated with Visa application.

Job Details

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Postdoctoral Training Fellow to examine mechanistic aspects of telomeres under the guidance of Dr Max Douglas. The successful candidate will use a multidisciplinary approach that combines reconstitution biochemistry, cryo-EM and genetics to examine the processing and protection of telomeric ends, building on recent work from the Telomere Biology group (Eickhoff et al, Nature 2025).

A bout you / The Successful Candidate Must Have

• PhD in biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology or similar
• Strong publication record in molecular cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics or structural biology, as demonstrated by good first author publications
• Considerable experience in cell and molecular biology (including recombinant DNA techniques)
• Familiarity with biochemical techniques and experimental approaches
• Proven ability to design and implement experiments
• 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.

Telomere Biology Group

The Telomere Biology Group, led by Dr Max Douglas, studies telomere replication using a multidisciplinary approach that combines biochemistry, biophysics and genetics. We aim to understand how telomeres are inherited from one generation of cells to the next and how defects in this process contribute to human diseases including cancer.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive research environment
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities
• Collaboration with leading researchers in the field
• Competitive salary and pension

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 Max Douglas at [email protected].

About The Institute Of Cancer Research

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits. The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles. 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 found here.

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