Postdoctoral Research Associate - HSC Biology

Department

Biology

Salary

£37,694 per year

Grade

Grade 6

Contract status

Fixed term

Hours of work

Full-time

Based at

University of York campus

Interview date

To be confirmed

Posted Date

26 / 08 / 2025

Apply by

09 / 09 / 2025

Job Reference

14348

Documents

• Job Description 14348.pdf (PDF, 358.9kb)

Role Description

Postdoctoral Researcher in Haematology and Stem Cell Biology

We are looking for a talented and motivated full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the groups of Professor David Kent based in the Department of Biology at the University of York. The Kent lab focuses on understanding the mechanisms that regulate normal haematopoietic stem cell maintenance and how this is altered in haematological malignancies. The Kent lab takes a multi-disciplinary team science approach to understand the dynamics of HSC clonal expansion (Nature 2018, Nature, 2022, Nature Medicine, in press) and determine mechanisms responsible for the development of haematological disorders (NEJM, 2015, Blood 2018)

Role

Working on Cancer Research UK-funded projects focused on HSC clonal dynamics, you will benefit from a highly collaborative programme with academic and clinical interactions. The post holder will also benefit from a multidisciplinary environment locally at the Centre for Blood Research.

Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed

The post is funded by Cancer Research UK. The post is full time, on a fixed term basis for 24 months This is a grade 6 post; salary £37,694 per annum.

Closing date : 9th September 2025. Interview date : To be confirmed.

For informal enquiries : please contact Professor David Kent ([HIDDEN TEXT]).

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

Skills Required

Haematology, cancer biology , Flow Cytometry, Cell Biology, Immunology