Postdoctoral Researcher in Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases

We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Translation Biology Research Group led by Professor Kerry Fisher and Alex Gordon-Weeks. The group is focussed on understanding the human tumour microenvironment (TME) and its role in cancer progression, immune evasion, and therapeutic resistance. We place a strong emphasis on the use of advanced human tumour models including organ/tumour perfusion, slice culture and organoids to ensure data is clinically relevant and to inspire the next generation of effective treatments.

The post would suit someone with a high level of organisational skills and keen to take on the responsibility of looking after the laboratory as whole alongside their own benchwork and acting as a conduit for collaborating groups. With a strong focus on human tissue use we are looking for this post holder to become one of the deputy human tissue point of contact for the department. This will be an advisory role guiding other members of department with all matters relating to human tissue work. Full training for this advisory role will be provided.

You will also be expected to assist with supervision junior members of the research team, visiting scientist and international collaborators. Members of the department are also encouraged to take part in postgraduate teaching (mostly MSC students) that would typically amount to 2-3 lectures or tutorial per year.

You will hold a PhD/Dphil (or near to completion) in field relating to cancer biology, immunology or cell biology.

You will possess exceptional organisational skills that might include, sample management, electronic lab books, working with collaborators.

Ability to work supportively in a laboratory environment, and to supervise and educate junior co-workers. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proven ability to write in English at a suitable standard

You will experience of flow cytometry and experience with tissue culture.

Experience with one of the more advanced tissue culture techniques (either organoids, spheroids or primary tissue culture) is desirable but not essential.

The closing date for applications is noon on 17th September 2025

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