Job Description

The Research Fellow will join a translational cancer research program focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying haematological malignancies, including multiple myeloma (MM), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and natural killer/T-cell lymphoma (NKTL). The successful candidate will contribute to projects utilizing genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and functional studies to identify novel disease mechanisms, biomarkers, and therapeutic targets.

Duties & Responsibilities

Research

• Design and execute independent research projects in haematological malignancies.
• Perform molecular and cellular biology experiments using patient samples and disease models.
• Analyze and interpret genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and other high-throughput datasets.
• Investigate molecular mechanisms involved in disease pathogenesis, progression, and therapeutic resistance.
• Validate novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets through in vitro and in vivo studies.
• Contribute to translational research efforts bridging laboratory discoveries to clinical applications.

Data Analysis & Scientific Communication

• Conduct bioinformatics and statistical analyses of large-scale omics datasets.
• Prepare research reports, manuscripts, grant applications, and scientific presentations.
• Present findings at laboratory meetings, conferences, and scientific workshops.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Laboratory & Collaborative Activities

• Maintain accurate experimental records and ensure compliance with laboratory protocols.
• Assist in the management of research resources, including tissue bank samples and clinical databases.
• Collaborate with clinicians, scientists, bioinformaticians, and external research partners.
• Mentor junior researchers, graduate students, and laboratory staff where appropriate.

Qualifications

Essential

• PhD in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Sciences, Immunology, or a related discipline.
• Strong background in molecular and cellular biology techniques.
• Experience in genomics, next-generation sequencing (NGS), transcriptomics, proteomics, or bioinformatics analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and publish scientific findings.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Experience in haematological malignancies, cancer genomics, or translational cancer research.
• Experience working with patient-derived samples and preclinical disease models.
• Knowledge of computational biology, systems biology, or multi-omics data integration.
• Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.