Research Fellow - Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences - 107031 - Grade 7

CompanyUniversity of Birmingham

LocationBirmingham, England, United Kingdom

Posted At2/20/2026

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Job Description

Position Details

Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine and Health

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822

Grade: 7

Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to February 2028

Closing date: 1st March 2026

Background

To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within an established research programme and/or specific research project.

Role Summary

A 3 year project investigating PRMT1 and RNA binding proteins in the replication stress response in lung cancer is available within the lab of Prof. Clare Davies.

The post holder is will be expected to undertake novel, cutting-edge, laboratory-based research within the field of protein arginine methylation and tumour cell biology, specified within an MRC funded research programme. They should have experience of working with PRMT enzymes and the replication stress response, and ideally RNA binding proteins.

The post holder will:

Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to writing bids

Operate within area of specialism

Analyse and interpret research findings and results

Contribute to generating funding

Contribute to licensing or spin out deals with demonstrated commercial success (such as revenues, asset or company sales, IP generated) and/or public understanding of the discipline or similar

Main Duties

The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.

Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required
Contribute to writing bids for research funding
Analyse and interpret data
Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc
Present research results through publication or other recognised forms of output, e.g. peer-reviewed journals, reports and conference presentations at a national/international level
Contribute to the work of the research team as a whole; through dialogue with colleagues, generation of ideas, contributing to preparation of grant applications, advising on study design, problem solving etc

Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods

Keep abreast of the literature and maintain a good working knowledge of the background and current developments in the field of the project

Build internal and external contacts and participate in networks for the exchange of information and for future collaboration

Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline

Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader

Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines

Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.

Person Specification

First degree in area of specialism and a PhD (or in viva awaiting status) relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications
At least one authorship published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Practical experience of:

Mammalian cell culture

Single molecule DNA fiber analysis

SIRF and other PLA-based assays (

Working with mouse models of cancer (PIL holder)

Microscopy-based laboratory techniques (including immunofluorescence)

Western blotting and immunoprecipitation

RNA-sequencing and their analysis

Extensive lentiviral experience to generate genetically altered cell lines

Molecular biology (including primer design, qPCR, DNA/RNA isolation, cloning, mutagenesis, DNA sequencing, expression plasmid generation)

Design and implementation of experiments for Mass Spectrometry

High level analytical capability

The ability to work and think independently and to significantly contribute to the planning of a programme of scientific research (critically required with demonstrable evidence)

Effective organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines

Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods (see above) and ability to contribute to developing new ones

Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively

Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes

Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project

Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort

Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly.

Further particulars can be found here

Informal enquiries to Clare Davies, email: c.c.davies@bham.ac.uk

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