A staff scientist position is available at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Lyon, France
13.2.2018A staff scientist position is available at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Lyon, France. IARC offers unique opportunities to study the burden, causes and prevention of cancer worldwide. The institute specializes in the integration of laboratory and population-based sciences and in coordinating and conducting multi-center studies.
The staff scientist (P2 level) will be responsible for the development, design, and conduct of research projects in cancer epigenetics (please see the link for the advert in Naturejobs –www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/636461-scientist-epigenetics). The studies are aimed at testing hypothesis on the role of early molecular events (epigenetic driver genes, “epidrivers”) and deregulated pathways involved in tumour initiation and progression, which should advance our knowledge of mechanisms of cancer development. This will involve the development and application of in vitro models and state-of-the-art approaches, (epi)genome editing (such as CRISPR/Cas9 technology), genome-wide shRNA library knockdown screens, multi-parametric cell phenotyping and functional (epi)genomics. The incumbent will also be responsible for supervision of early career scientists (post-doctoral fellows and PhD students) and technical assistants.
More information about the EGE Group at IARC can be found at the following link: www.iarc.fr/en/research-groups/EGE/index.php
The 2018 net salary is EUR 57,373 per annum (EUR 4 781 per month, net of tax). Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave and allowances for dependent family members. Subject to certain conditions, internationally-recruited staff may also be entitled to relocation travel & shipment, settling-in grant upon appointment, home leave and/or education grant for dependent children.
More information about the remuneration and benefit package applicable at WHO/IARC can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/careers/what-we-offer/en/
Deadline for submitting applications: Sunday 4 March 2018